German School (18th century), Portrait of Sigmund von Renner

Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, presented in an antique gilt frame with composition anthemion ornament to corners.

Stretcher size 32 x 27 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 37 1/4 x 32 1/4 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, Fearrington, North Carolina

From the Estate of the late Dr. Sigrid J. Nelius of Dresden and Mannheim, Germany

Sigmund von Renner (1727-1800) was an imperial-royal general of Swiss origin. As adjutant and housemate of Field Marshal Lacy, he belonged to the circle of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor. He was made a Freiherr (baron) in 1774.

Allover craquelure; stretcher marks; two small paint flakes; surface scratch in lower left corner.