Lot Essay
Frederick William II (1744-1797), king of Prussia.
Details
Continental School, early 20th century
Two portraits of King Frederick the Great, in blue coat with scarlet collar and wearing the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle
one on ivorine, in gilt-metal frame; one on laid paper in rectangular black frame
oval, 2¼ in. (57 mm.) high and circular, 3½ in. (89 mm.) diam.; and King Frederick William II, in blue coat and scarlet collar, wearing the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, powdered wig
oil on board, gilt wood and gesso frame
oval, 5 1/16 in. (124 mm.) high (3)
Two portraits of King Frederick the Great, in blue coat with scarlet collar and wearing the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle
one on ivorine, in gilt-metal frame; one on laid paper in rectangular black frame
oval, 2¼ in. (57 mm.) high and circular, 3½ in. (89 mm.) diam.; and King Frederick William II, in blue coat and scarlet collar, wearing the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, powdered wig
oil on board, gilt wood and gesso frame
oval, 5 1/16 in. (124 mm.) high (3)
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