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1065. Ludwig, Prince Regent of Bavaria, 1913
Large uniface portrait plaque of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, his bust to right, uniformed, and wearing orders and medals.
By Hugo Kaufmann (signed on truncation: HUGO KAUFMANN 1913).
Copper. 230 mm. (9.2 inches) in diameter.
Extremely fine, with an attractive even, medium-brown patina; and a cast of outstanding quality.
Sorry this item is sold.
References: Forrer VII, 495; cf. Daniel Friedenberg, 'Jewish Minters and Medallists' (1976), p. 84-85.
Notes: Hugo Kaufmann (1868-1919) was a prominent Munich sculptor, who also executed a number of portrait plaques and medals. The detail in this portrait of Prince Ludwig is rendered with a most delicate and sensitive hand.
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On the deposition of his cousin Otto in 1913, Ludwig (1845-1921) became emperor of Bavaria as Ludwig III, but abdicated in 1918. He was the last reigning emperor of the house of Wittelsbach.
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