Portrait of Lola Montes (1821-1861), half-length, in a black dress

Details

Attributed to Friedrich Dürck (German, 1809-1884)
Portrait of Lola Montes (1821-1861), half-length, in a black dress
oil on canvas, in a Florentine frame
28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm.)

Provenance

Listed in the inventory of chattels made by, or for, John William Clayton (1833-1913) circa 1870 for No.14 Portman Square, London, W1 and by descent.

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Lot Essay

Eliza Rosanna Gilbert (1821-1861), better known by her stage name Lola Montes, was an Irish-born dancer and actress. In 1846 she became the mistress of Ludwig I of Bavaria, and a year later he created her Countess of Landsfeld. Their relationship contributed to the downfall, and subsequent abdication in 1848, of the previously popular king.
It is thought that this painting was bought at the sale of the King's effects in 1848 by J. L. Clayton Esq.

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