A portrait wax - in miniature, the figure is only 4 1/2 inches high. Sculpted in wax by Franz Xaver Neuberger in 1841, not only is the model frighteningly alive, the epaulettes and tiny medals are real. The subject, William I of Wurttemberg, was absolutely as sinister as his image. A great general and good king, he abused 3 wives, causing the death of one. Unrepentant until the end, William’s last will and testament provided only for his mistresses. . TEFAF New York, Park Avenue Armory, October 26-31. . @tefaf_art_fair @tefafnyc2018 @parkavearmory #PortraitWax #PortraitWaxes #WaxPortrait #WaxPortraits #Sculpture #WaxSculpture #HistoricArt #Heuberger #elleshushan #williamiofwürttemberg https://www.instagram.com/elleshushan/p/Bo9_6qBD2Bl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fat3vnwbxow0
