{"product_id":"miniature-portrait-of-king-ludwig-ii","title":"Miniature Portrait of King Ludwig II","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Portrait Miniature of King Ludwig II of Bavaria | Hand-Painted on Ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA captivating piece of European royal history, this beautifully framed portrait miniature depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most romantic and fascinating figures of 19th-century European royalty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffectionately remembered as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairy Tale King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ludwig II was celebrated for his love of art, architecture, and extraordinary beauty. He is perhaps best known for commissioning the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, whose enchanting architecture later inspired generations of dreamers and designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe miniature portrays the young Bavarian monarch in elegant royal attire, adorned with colorful decorations and intricate detailing. Delicate brushwork and soft coloration capture his youthful features and regal presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe portrait is beautifully presented beneath a domed oval glass cover, surrounded by an ornate gilt-metal border with delicate floral detailing. An ivory-toned surround with subtle radiating lines is complemented by a rich, dark outer frame, creating a wonderfully distinctive presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse bears a handwritten German inscription identifying the subject as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKönig Ludwig II. von Bayern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (King Ludwig II of Bavaria), along with a label reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElfenbein-Miniatur auf Elfenbein gemalt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, translating to \"Ivory miniature painted on ivory.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful addition to a gentleman's study, library, intimate gallery wall, or collection of European royal memorabilia, this charming portrait brings a touch of Bavarian history and old-world grandeur to any well-collected home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small treasure with a grand history, celebrating the enduring romance of European royalty and the extraordinary legacy of Bavaria's Fairy Tale King.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: European royal portrait miniature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Labeled as hand-painted on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation: Domed oval glass with ornate gilt-metal surround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame: Dark wood-tone frame with ivory-colored decorative surround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse: Original-style handwritten German identification and descriptive label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging hardware attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Vintage wear and patina consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrice does not include shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Gents \u0026 Co Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50014703026435,"sku":"47522700965787","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/0518\/5283\/files\/Ovalportraitwithreducedglassglare-1.png?v=1793042414","url":"https:\/\/shop.southerngentsandco.com\/products\/miniature-portrait-of-king-ludwig-ii","provider":"Southern Gents \u0026 Co Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}