Lot 6795
Generalfeldmarschall Colmar, Baron von der Goltz-Pascha (1843–1916) – portrait painting, 1st half of the 20th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Oil on panel, signed “Philippe” on the right. Bust portrait in uniform with a detailed physiognomy. Inscribed on the reverse “Eigentum von Colmar Krause” (Property of Colmar Krause). In an old oak frame (slightly bumped, minor losses). Craquelure on the painted surface, and localized staining, signs of use and age. Size of the painting approx. 53 x 43 cm, size of the frame approx. 67 x 57 cm. GFM von der Goltz-Pascha joined the infantry as early as 1861, attended the Kriegsakademie in Berlin in 1864, served during the german-french War of 1870/71 on the staff of Prince Friedrich Karl von Preußen, and reorganised the Ottoman army between 1883 and 1895, where he was awarded the title of Pascha.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
