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Portrait Of Admiral Frederik Christian Kaas
A characterful late 18th-century portrait of Admiral Frederik Christian Kaas (1725-1803), attributed to Austrian artist, Georg Mathias Fuchs (1719-1797).
Frederik Christian Kaas was a Danish naval officer and landowner that was probably best known for his expeditions to North Africa. On one such expedition in 1751, he travelled to Morocco under the command of Captain Simon Hooglants. During his time there, he was detained while treaties were negotiated in Algiers. It took around two years before these were settled and as such he didn’t return to Denmark until 1753. This level of dedication was noticed by the King who expressed his satisfaction.
Over the course of the next seven years or so, Kaas made several trips to the Mediterranean and achieved the rank of Commander. And following several promotions, he ultimately attained the rank of Rear Admiral in 1768.
It seems plausible that he met the artist, Georg Mathias Fuchs, between 1770 and 1790 as Fuchs was, at that time, working as a drawing teacher at the Danish Naval Academy. Fuchs was a specialist in portraiture and had trained in Venice with the painter, Jacopo Amigoni (1685-1752) and then later at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.
This particular portrait is a good example of his characterful style and bears many striking similarities with several of his other works. For comparison, you can find some examples of his portraiture at the Danish National Art Library.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 18” x 15” / 46cm x 38cm
Year of creation: c. 1790
Condition: Craquelure throughout but the paint is stable. No visible losses. Frame with age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £7,000 achieved at Sotheby’s, UK, in 1992 for ‘The bird trap/Rustic dalliance’. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
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Tel : 01684 304487
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Frederik Christian Kaas was a Danish naval officer and landowner that was probably best known for his expeditions to North Africa. On one such expedition in 1751, he travelled to Morocco under the command of Captain Simon Hooglants. During his time there, he was detained while treaties were negotiated in Algiers. It took around two years before these were settled and as such he didn’t return to Denmark until 1753. This level of dedication was noticed by the King who expressed his satisfaction.
Over the course of the next seven years or so, Kaas made several trips to the Mediterranean and achieved the rank of Commander. And following several promotions, he ultimately attained the rank of Rear Admiral in 1768.
It seems plausible that he met the artist, Georg Mathias Fuchs, between 1770 and 1790 as Fuchs was, at that time, working as a drawing teacher at the Danish Naval Academy. Fuchs was a specialist in portraiture and had trained in Venice with the painter, Jacopo Amigoni (1685-1752) and then later at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.
This particular portrait is a good example of his characterful style and bears many striking similarities with several of his other works. For comparison, you can find some examples of his portraiture at the Danish National Art Library.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 18” x 15” / 46cm x 38cm
Year of creation: c. 1790
Condition: Craquelure throughout but the paint is stable. No visible losses. Frame with age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £7,000 achieved at Sotheby’s, UK, in 1992 for ‘The bird trap/Rustic dalliance’. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date c. 1790
Late 18th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin Danish
Item code as951a050
Status Sold
£1295.00 
$1693.73 
€1534.19 
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Please be assured that we inspect every painting, drawing or print to check for issues relating to its condition during its time here with us. When we notice a fault or potential problem, we will note this down on the item's condition report, which can be found within each listing. We take various steps to ensure that your artwork will stand the test of time but we're unable to offer any warranties or guarantees as we're just one custodian in a potentially long line of previous owners.
Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
View all stock from
Brave Fine Art
Private dealerBy appointment only
Birmingham
England, UK
Tel : 01684 304487
Non UK callers : +44 1684 304487
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