Lot 183

Two European Portraits

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(18th century and style)

Friedrich Wilhelm Quirin von Forcade de Biaix (Prussian, 1699-1765), inscribed in German verso "Quirin de Forcade de Biaix/Konig Preuss Obrist/Hofmarschall S. Friedrich II. /v Preussen.", late 19th/20th century copy, 32 x 25-1/4 in.; Lady in a Blue Gown and Pink Wrap, unsigned, 31-1/2 x 25-3/4 in., oil on canvas,; modern frames, largest 35-3/8 x 28-5/8 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

he with abrasions, tears along some stretcher marks, abrasions, surface dirt, canvas slack; she is lined, restretched on new stretcher, retouch, crackle, abrasions, surface dirt; frames with abrasions