 Pattern Source Source Description: The ulimate source is the portrait of Frederick II, King of Prussia, painted by Antoine Pesne. However, Sadler will have used a print such as this, deriving from that picture, as his source. |
Shape Type: Miscellaneous Pattern Type: Portraits Date: c. 1758-1760 Dimensions:
Maker: Samuel Gilbody Liverpool Engraver: Jeremiah Evans Printer: John Sadler Maker's Mark: Engraver's Mark: Description: A Gilbody porcelain mug bearing a very rare print of the King of Prussia in court dress. Like many such prints it is erroneously entitled Frederick III, when it should be Frederick II. The print is signed Gilbody Maker on the left and Evans Sct on the right. Jeremiah Evans was an engraver employed by John Sadler. Only three examples of this print are... BACK TO CATALOG INDEX
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