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Dr. Franz Heinrich Zitz (1803-1877), a prominent attorney from Mainz, Germany is depicted here in miniature. He was a member of parliament and served as the head of the militia in Mainz. He emigrated to America after the failed 1849 uprising, but returned to Germany after amnesty was offered. Beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. Indistinctly inscribed verso. Unsigned. On card.
Condition
Signs of wear consistent with age including discolouration and craquelure. Small loss to the paint. Areas of overpainting. Marks, scuffs, and stable cracking to the frame.
Size
8 x 6.5cm (3.1" x 2.6")Framed Size: 11.5 x 10cm (4.5" x 3.9")
Collection Information
A remarkable collection of nineteenth-century portrait miniatures depicting notable historical figures, including Napoleon, Martin Luther, Frederick the Great, and Cardinal Richelieu. Each piece is finely executed by the same hand, inscribed in German on the reverse, and beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. Whether displayed individually or as an ensemble, these highly collectable miniatures are both decorative and historically engaging.
