Austria, Empire. A Large Oil Painting Of A Holy Roman Emperor, C.1900 Auction the obverse with white enameled

the obverse with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by an exquisite green enameled oak leaf wreath

the top of which features a brass maker's plate in the form of a shield surmounted by a crown and inscribed "HOBSON & SONS MILITARY OUTFITTERS" with the company's London address

steel with gilt and brown enamels

a beautifully ornamented presentation plaque in silver

Austria, Empire. A Large Oil Painting Of A Holy Roman Emperor, C.1900 Auction the obverse with white enameledA large, extremely well preserved oil on canvas painting depicting Margrave Saint Leopold III (the patron Saint of Austria). The subject is shown seated on a cloud and wearing full armour beneath an ornate mantle. His head is topped by a matching crown, and he additionally wears the neck chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Gazing toward the heavens, his left arm clutches a pole featuring an early version of the Imperial flag, with the opposite