334 - Hungary

Hungary A collection of 51 watercolors, some with enhanced highlights, depicting portraits of Hungarian rulers. Probably Hungary, circa 1700. Dimensions: 32 x 22 cm. Each mounted on heavy cardstock. Based on the Hungarian ruler portraits from the work *Mausoleum Potentissimorum ac Gloriossimorum Regni Apostolioce Regum et Primorim Militantis Ungariae Ducum* (1664) by Ferenc Nadasdy (Chief Crown Judge and General, 1622–1671). The poses, weapons, and clothing are identical, though there is individual artistic freedom in the additional color scheme and artistic execution, particularly with regard to the background. Fifty-one of the collection’s original 59 portraits are present. Based on the aforementioned work, 13 of the 14 Hungarian dukes and 38 of the 45 Hungarian kings are included. - Each with a Latin inscription. - 18 plates (Hungarian kings) were numbered by a later hand (18th century) and provided with brief notes in Hungarian. - An exceptional and colorful ensemble, characterized primarily by intense shades of blue, red, green, and yellow. - The sheets are somewhat dusty and slightly stained, in places rubbed and with minor surface wear on the edges; overall, they are well preserved. Hungary - Collection of 51 watercolors, some highlighted with egg white, depicting portraits of Hungarian rulers. Each mounted on cardboard. - A collection based on the portraits of Hungarian rulers from the work *Mausoleum Potentissimorum ac Gloriossimorum Regni Apostolioce Regum et Primorim Militantis Ungariae Ducum* (1664) by Ferenc Nadasdy (Chief Crown Judge and General, 1622–1671). The poses, weapons, and clothing are identical, though with individual artistic license in the color scheme and artistic execution, particularly with regard to the background. Fifty-one of the collection’s original 59 portraits are present. Based on the aforementioned work, 13 of the 14 Hungarian dukes and 38 of the 45 Hungarian kings are included. - Each with a Latin caption. - 18 plates (Hungarian kings) numbered by a later hand (18th century) and accompanied by brief notes in Hungarian. - An exceptional and colorful collection, characterized primarily by intense shades of blue, red, green, and yellow. - Sheets are somewhat dusty and slightly stained, rubbed in places, and show minor marginal wear; otherwise, they are in good overall condition. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.