Contemporary portrait of frederick ii of prussia. The portrait was painted in 1763 at salzdahlum castle, the summer residence of frederick ii's sister, duchess philippine charlotte of brunswick. It is the only portrait for which frederick ii sat as a model during his reign, i. E. From 1740 onwards. The portrait was sold on saturday, october 10, 2009 at the bolland & marotz auction house in bremen for eur 670,000. The painting is considered a german cultural asset, which is why it had to remain in germany after the sale. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1763. Medium: painting. Depicted People: Frederick II of Prussia. Collection: Private collection. Friedrich1763o
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