Johann Conrad Eichler (1688 Peine - 1748 Wolfenbüttel), Portrait of Karl I., Duke of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (1713 - 1780). Photo Hampel

Oil on Canvas. 126 x 87 cm. Estimate € 18.000 - 22.000

Note:  The sitter was the first son of Ferdinand Albert II of Braunschweig-Blankenburg and Antoinetta Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. As a general, he was appointed in 1733 and holder of a Cuirassier Regiment during the Polish Succession War, the imperial general field sergeant. During the Seven Years' War he fought on the side of Prussia against Empress Empire and France. In 1745 he founded the "Collegium Carolinum" in Brunswick and the Fürstenberg porcelain factory. Domestically, Charles devoted himself, guided by principles of the Enlightenment, comprehensive reforms in his government area. Under his leadership, Brunswick became a spiritual center. 

Provenance: Schloss Blankenburg. (8514015) 

Inventory stamp on verso of the castle with number "ASBI.125" on the canvas back, also hand-written note on the stretcher "Numero 58 / Duke Charles the First / Serene Highness." Photo Hampel

Hampel. Friday, 23 march 2012. http://www.hampel-auctions.com