Lot Essay
A larger signed version of the present portrait was in the collection of Kommerzienrat Jacques Mühsam, Berlin, sold Kunstauktionshaus Glückselig, Vienna, 27-30 April 1925, lot 159.
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CHRISTIAN TANGERMANN (GERMAN, C. 1760 - 1830)
Frederick William III (1770-1840), King of Prussia 1797-1840, in blue coat with red and silver braided collar and silver epaulettes, wearing the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, the badges of the Imperial Russian Order of St George, the Royal Prussian Order of the Iron Cross, and the Imperial Austrian Order of Maria-Theresa, and a war medal
on ivory
oval, 1? in. (41 mm.) high, gilt-metal mount in rectangular ebonised wood frame
Frederick William III (1770-1840), King of Prussia 1797-1840, in blue coat with red and silver braided collar and silver epaulettes, wearing the breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, the badges of the Imperial Russian Order of St George, the Royal Prussian Order of the Iron Cross, and the Imperial Austrian Order of Maria-Theresa, and a war medal
on ivory
oval, 1? in. (41 mm.) high, gilt-metal mount in rectangular ebonised wood frame
Provenance
Christie’s, Geneva, 25 May 1993, lot 104 (as ‘Prussian School, circa 1815’).
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The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
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