Lot 44

In good-to-fair condition consistent with age. The paper does display some foxing and very minor discolouration. The far edges of the oval display mild mount burn, caused from the acid in the mount. The mount has been adhered to the edges of the work, although over time it has mostly detached except for the lower left edge. Framed size 34.5 x 30.5cm.
(LEONARD JOEL DELIVERY SIZE: SMALL)


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Private collection, Sydney
Private collection, Melbourne

Berhard von Guerard became the court painter for Francis II of Austria in 1807. Francis was the last Holy Roman Emperor from 1792-1806, and then became Francis I as the first Emperor of Austria from 1804-1835. He also reigned as the King of Hungary (1792-1830) and the King of Bohemia (1792-1836), in addition to being heavily involved in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. This put Bernhard von Guerard in a position of great esteem, and connected him to many other figures within the royal court.

Maria Teresa Fernanda Felicitas Gaetana Pia (Maria Teresa of Savoy, 1803-1879) was the Duchess consort of Parma and Piacenza alongside her husband, Charles II, Duke of Parma. Her twin sister, Maria Anna of Savoy, went on to become the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary in 1836 by marriage.

This watercolour is likely to have been painted when Maria Teresa was just 25 years of age.