Portuguese School, circa 1815
King John VI of Portugal (1767-1826), facing left in gold-figured blue uniform with gold epaulettes and wearing Orders including the jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the sashes and breast-stars of the Spanish Order of Charles III and of the Portuguese Orders of the Tower and Sword, St. Benedict of Avis, and the Christ
gilt-metal frame
oval, 1¾in. (44mm.) high
Lot Essay
John VI (1767-1826), King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, married Carlota Joaquina Teresa Cayetana (1755-1830), eldest daughter of Carlos IV, King of Spain