Meissen bust of Holy Roman Emperor sold to Bavarian museum at Bonhams’ auction

The Bavarian National Museum in Munich has purchased this sculptural bust in white Meissen porcelain of Karl Albrecht, the Elector of Bavaria and also Holy Roman Emperor Charles VII (1697-1745).

The Museum bought the 15in (38cm) high bust for a hammer price of £55,000 at Bonhams’ sale of a seco…

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