Prussian King Frederick William I engraving 1720-30

Antique 1720-1730s copper engraving

Portrait of Soldier Frederick William I of Prussia, c. 1720s-1730s, cut to design, copper line engraving, authorship is not established, inscription, "Fridericus Wilhelmus Rex Boruss. Elect. Brandenburgicus."

Authentic eighteenth century engraving. The COA is included.

Frederick William I (German: Friedrich Wilhelm I) (14 August 1688 - 31 May 1740), known as the "Soldier King" (German: Soldatenkoenig), was the King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from 1713 until his death in 1740, as well as Prince of Neuchatel. He was succeeded by his son, Frederick the Great.

Provenance:

This engraving comes from a collection of engravings bound by the German art collector "A.L." The finalized collection of hand-numbered engravings is dated 1762 which provides additional warranty that the engravings are authentic and created prior to 1762; auctioned in London, UK.

Artwork will be mailed unframed.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) --------- $18.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-7 weeks) ---- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $39.95
Condition Report: Cut to design, 5.1/4" x c.6.3/4" [133mm x 170mm]; attached to the larger laid paper c.5.3/4" x 7.1/2" [145mm x 193mm]; A.L. collection faded ink number "5" at the upper right corner, some aging, very good condition.