King Christian VI, Denmark Norway, Engraving by Sysang 1733 Framed
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"Christian VI, King of Denmark and Norway", genuine antique copper engraving by Johann Christoph Sysang, 1733. Portrait with curled wig, tie, armor, sash, and mantle edged in ermine. With Latin inscription below. After Johann Salomon Wahl (1689-1765) [Reference: see British Museum, Bb,14.660, Johann Christoph Sysang, 1733. And: Anonym with reduced margins, Museum number Bb,16.50. See also: British Royal Collection, RCIN 612264].Framed in double mat and glass frame.
Cut to design, 3.3/4" x c.6" [95mm x 142mm]; attached to the larger laid paper; double picture mat, glass frame 9.1/2" x 12" [24.1cm x 30.5cm], some aging, very good condition. Authentic eighteenth-century copper engraving.
The COA is included.
Christian VI (1699-1746) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1730 to 1746. The eldest surviving son of Frederick IV and Louise of Mecklenburg-Gustrow, he is considered one of Denmark-Norway's more anonymous kings, but he was a skilled politician, best known for his authoritarian regime. He was the first king of the Oldenburg dynasty to refrain from entering in any war. During his reign both compulsory confirmation and a public, nationwide school system were introduced. His chosen motto was "deo et populo."
Provenance:
This engraving comes from a collection of engravings bound by the German art collector "A.L." The finalized collection of hand-numbered engravings is dated 1762 which provides additional warranty that the engravings are authentic and created prior to 1762; auctioned in London, UK.
Artwork will be mailed framed as shown in the photos.
Rates vary per country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.
Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $22.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $47.50
World: Priority (c 2-8 weeks) ------- $72.50
Cut to design, 3.3/4" x c.6" [95mm x 142mm]; attached to the larger laid paper; double picture mat, glass frame 9.1/2" x 12" [24.1cm x 30.5cm], some aging, very good condition. Authentic eighteenth-century copper engraving.
The COA is included.
Christian VI (1699-1746) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1730 to 1746. The eldest surviving son of Frederick IV and Louise of Mecklenburg-Gustrow, he is considered one of Denmark-Norway's more anonymous kings, but he was a skilled politician, best known for his authoritarian regime. He was the first king of the Oldenburg dynasty to refrain from entering in any war. During his reign both compulsory confirmation and a public, nationwide school system were introduced. His chosen motto was "deo et populo."
Provenance:
This engraving comes from a collection of engravings bound by the German art collector "A.L." The finalized collection of hand-numbered engravings is dated 1762 which provides additional warranty that the engravings are authentic and created prior to 1762; auctioned in London, UK.
Artwork will be mailed framed as shown in the photos.
Rates vary per country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.
Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $22.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $47.50
World: Priority (c 2-8 weeks) ------- $72.50
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King Christian VI, Denmark Norway, Engraving by Sysang 1733 Framed
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