2545/​8030

Luise Schmidt (b. Elmenhorst 1855, d. Schwerin 1924)

Portraif of Duchess Adelheid of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, née Princess of Schaumburg-Lippe (1821–1899), wearing diamond jewelry, a lace veil and dark dress with white collar. Signed and dated Luise Schmidt 1883. Oil on canvas. 65×55 cm.

Duchess Adelheid of Glücksborg was married in 1841 to Duke Friedrich of Glücksborg (1814–1885), head of the family 1878–1885. They became parents to Prins Albert of Glücksburg, grandfather of the below mentioned sisters.

Provenance: ”The Historical Collection of Four Princesses From the Cavalier House of Glücksburg Castle”. The cultural heritage after the sisters, Her Highness Princess Elisabeth of Ysenburg and Büdingen, née Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1945–2024), Her Highness Princess Irene of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1946), Her Highness Princess Margaretha of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1948), and Her Highness Princess Sibylla Ursula of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1955). Online auction no. 2545 at Bruun Rasmussen Arts Auctioneers in Lyngby, 3 November, 2025.

Condition

In need of a light surface cleaning. Minimal surface scratches. A tear (c. 2 cm.)

Additional Remarks

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Auction
Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,600 DKK  

4 bids

When Bidder Bid
3,600 DKK
3,400 DKK
3,200 DKK
3,000 DKK