Lot 42
  • 42

Munich School, 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Munich School
  • Four portraits of members of the Bavarian royal family
  • oil on canvas
  • circular, 71.5, 76, 77.5 cm (4)

Condition

The first severely damaged with loss of one third of sitter's head but restorable, the second with abbrasions where canvas rests on stretcher, the third with loss along bottom edge, the fourth with surface soiling
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

A portrait of Maximilian II or Eugene Beauharnais Duke of Leuchtenberg; a portrait of Theresia Queen of Bavaria born Princess Hildburghausen;  a portrait of Countess Theodelinde von Urach, Princess of Leuchtenberg (1814-1857), sister of Empress Amélie of Brasil and daughter of Eugène de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg. A portrait of Leopoldine Countess Arco, née Archduchess of Austria (1776-1855), widow of Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria (1724-1799), wearing the Bavarian Order of St. Elisabeth (founded 1766).