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AFTER HEINRICH FRIEDRICH FÜGER | Portrait of Princess Pauline Salm-Reifferscheidt, née Auersperg (1752-1791), circa 1785
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Heinrich Friedrich Füger
- Portrait of Princess Pauline Salm-Reifferscheidt, née Auersperg (1752-1791), circa 1785
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame
- 180 by 135 mm.
Provenance
Princess Rohan, Prague;
sale, Geneva, Sotheby's, 11 May 1983, lot 32 (as Portrait of a noblewoman)
sale, Geneva, Sotheby's, 11 May 1983, lot 32 (as Portrait of a noblewoman)
Condition
Vertical crack 8mm in from the right side, rather crudely restored. Rubbing, particularly near margins has given surface a sheen.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Princess was the daughter of Prince Karl Josef Anton von Auersperg (1720-1800) and Maria Josepha Rosa Trautson, Gräfin Trautson (1724-1792). In 1775 she married Carl Salm-Reifferscheidt (1750-1838), upon whom the title of 'Prince' was bestowed in 1790.
Füger painted this sitter on a number of occasions, both in oil and watercolour.1 Another version of this composition is held in a private collection.2 1. R. Keil, Heinrich Friedrich Füger..., Vienna, 2009, pp. 238, 239 & 243, nos. 134, 135 & 149
2. Ibid, p. 243, no. 149
Füger painted this sitter on a number of occasions, both in oil and watercolour.1 Another version of this composition is held in a private collection.2 1. R. Keil, Heinrich Friedrich Füger..., Vienna, 2009, pp. 238, 239 & 243, nos. 134, 135 & 149
2. Ibid, p. 243, no. 149