2015/​73

Painter unknown, 18th century

Portrait of Adolf Frederik of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (1710–1771). Unsigned. Pastel on paper. Visible size 41×32 cm.

Adolf Frederik of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was prince bishop of Lübeck 1727–1771 and king of Sweden 1751–1771.

On the reverse of the portrait an older and wrongly inscribtion informing that the portrait should depict Landgrave Carl of Hesse-Cassel.

Provenance: Descendants of King Frederick VIII of Denmark (1843–1912). On the backing a note about the depicted Adolf Frederik, written by King Frederik VIIIs son, Prince Harald of Denmark (1876–1949).

Condition

Few peelings and uneven papir, which has turned slightly brown.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 6 April 2020

Category

Prints & Drawings

Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,600 DKK  

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