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Antique Silver Relief King Ludwig I. von Bayern by Ludwig Leigh

$3,302.06
£2,471.68
€2,800
CA$4,544.58
A$5,065.41
CHF 2,657.65
MX$61,856.87
NOK 33,651.57
SEK 31,805.85
DKK 21,315.57

About the Item

This miniature relief portrait of King Ludwig I. of Bavaria is made out of chased silver. I has been executed by Ludwig Leigh and is signed L.Leigh. The portrait is mounted on velvet in a silver filigree frame. King Ludwig I. was famous for his love of beautiful women. The famous Gallery of Beauties in Schloß Nymphenburg in Munich, Germany, was painted for him.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5195222957722

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