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Portrait Of Ernst Hermann Leibfried

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A mid-19th-century half-length portrait of Ernst Hermann Leibfried (1811-1887).

Little is known about Ernst Hermann Leibfried, but we have managed to locate an epitaph that was written by his local pastor and read at his funeral. It’s a poignant description of a hard-working gentleman that was admired by his community and loved by his family.

The pastor describes how he married twice - first to Katharina Ursula Riedhauser, who sadly passed away, and then later to Johanna Katharina Wißhack. He had at least five children.

In terms of his career, the epitaph describes how he initially trained as a confectioner but eventually took up the reigns of the family business.

Here are two short excerpts:

“[You] have every reason to keep the image of your father in affectionate remembrance, for he was a man and a Christian who, in his seventy-five years of life, wandered through many a dark valley, but feared no evil, and married his faith in God.”

“He was universally honoured as a virtuous, active, and convincing man.”

Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 22” x 18½” / 56cm x 47cm x 2cm
Year of creation: c. 1845
Condition: Craquelure throughout and the paint is flaky in areas. Small losses, particularly around the edges. One small pinhole towards the top but it’s in front of the stretcher so is fairly inconspicuous.
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Price
£295.00  UK
$370.61  USA
353.65  EU
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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.

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Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art > Antique Oil Paintings Date c. 1845  Early Victorian Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas Origin German Item code as951a052 Status Sold

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