118 Jean Etienne Liotard (circle): Portrait of the Empress Maria Theresa.

Pastel with a bust portrait of the empress turned to the right with diamond jewellery and ermine.

Reverse with the stamp of the princely collections of Thurn and Taxis and the inventory label of St. Emmeram's Palace in Regensburg "St.E. 13784".

With handwritten inscription: Royal bedroom, northern wall above door. Label of the auction house Sotheby's Thurn und Taxis sale Regensburg , lot 3052,.

In a black wooden frame under glass.

55 x 47 cm (including frame). .

This portrait of the legendary Austrian Empress was sold in the the legendary Sotheby's auction of the collection of the Princes of Thurn and Taxis, Regensburg 1993, lot 3052.

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