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Follower of Sir Peter Lely 1618-1680
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Description
- Sir Peter Lely
- Portrait of King James II
- oil on canvas
Full length, standing, wearing robes of state
Provenance
Possibly Charles Montagu 4th Earl and 1st Duke of Manchester (1662-1722);
Thence by descent to Alexander Montagu 10th Duke of Manchester, by whom sold, Kimbolton Castle sale, Frank Knight & Rutley, 18th July 1949, where acquired by Mr Arigo;
Acquired from the above by the grandfather of the present owner
Thence by descent to Alexander Montagu 10th Duke of Manchester, by whom sold, Kimbolton Castle sale, Frank Knight & Rutley, 18th July 1949, where acquired by Mr Arigo;
Acquired from the above by the grandfather of the present owner
Catalogue Note
This portrait was probably acquired by Charles 1st Duke of Manchester who carried out the rebuilding of Kimbolton Castle between 1690 and 1720.