Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria, a marble bust by Johann von Halbig (1814 - 1882) Portrayal of the young emperor in his mid-20s, approx. the age when he married Elisabeth of Bavaria. Shoulders covered by an ermine trimmed coat. Back with inscription (transl.) "Modelled from life and hewn in marble by Joh. Halbig. München 1854". Height 72 cm. King Ludwig I of Bavaria commissioned Johann von Halbig with portraits for the Walhalla. The artist also worked for Max II and Ludwig II, painting a portrait of Max II and Queen Marie for the throne room in Munich. He also,


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