A 19th century artist's portrait of Frederick II of Prussia

The portrait of artist Fryderyk II of Prussia. An oval miniature portrait of the King of Prussia, Fryderyk II Hohenzollern, known as Fryderyk Wielki, is depicted in a military uniform, with a blue jacket with a red collar and a large embellishment on the chest. The king's miniature is signed in white on the right side of Fryderyk II's back, but it is not legible. The painting is framed under glass in an oval bronze frame with carved decoration. It is in good condition, dating from the 19th century, and originates from Austria.

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