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Portrait of Johann Friedrich II, Duke of Saxony (1529-1595), half-length, in an ermine-trimmed cloak and hat
Details
German School, 16th century
Portrait of Johann Friedrich II, Duke of Saxony (1529-1595), half-length, in an ermine-trimmed cloak and hat
indistinctly monogrammed and dated '1567[?]' (upper right)
oil on panel
4 ¾ x 3 ½ in. (12.1 x 8.9 cm.)
with a later inscription ‘IMAGO I0. / FRID.SECV. / DVCIS SAX’ (upper right)
Portrait of Johann Friedrich II, Duke of Saxony (1529-1595), half-length, in an ermine-trimmed cloak and hat
indistinctly monogrammed and dated '1567[?]' (upper right)
oil on panel
4 ¾ x 3 ½ in. (12.1 x 8.9 cm.)
with a later inscription ‘IMAGO I0. / FRID.SECV. / DVCIS SAX’ (upper right)
Provenance
Friedrich Neuburg (1876–1966), Litoměřice; Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Part II, 25 May 1939 (=1st day), lot 17, as 'French School, 16th century', where acquired by the family of the present owner.
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