Lot 137: JAKOB AXEL GILLBERG (1769-1845)

A young Hussar, facing right in fur-bordered blue coat with gold brocade, white ribbon tied on his left elbow, red waistcoat with gold loops, blue and gold sash, lace cravat and black stock, fair hair dressed in plaits, beard signed and dated 'Gillberg. Pinx 1799.' (lower right) 2 5/8 in. (66 mm.) diam., gold frame by Friedrich Fyrwald (fl. 1786-1813), Stockholm, 1802, fully marked, with glazed silk reverse.