6571 - A watercolor by Heinrich Schönfeld (1809–1845) from the estate of Ludwig II, dated 1836

A watercolor by Heinrich Schönfeld (1809–1845) from the estate of Ludwig II, dated 1836 Watercolor over pencil on paper, signed and dated "Schönfeld 1836" in the lower right corner. Gmunden on Lake Traunsee. Mounted under glass in a gilded profile frame. The reverse has been re-glued; on the outside, there is a reproduction of the owner’s stamp on the back and the inscription “Gmund im Salzkammergut.” Image dimensions: approx. 15 x 20 cm. Frame dimensions: 21 x 26.5 cm. Visible in the middle ground is the famous Ort Lake Castle, which also served as the filming location for an Austrian television series. The lake castle is one of the oldest buildings in the Salzkammergut (built in the 10th century) and was first mentioned in documents in 909 and again in 1053. A unique piece from the collection of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. According to the consignor, it was a gift from Empress Elisabeth to Ludwig II in the 1860s. Condition: II