A fine oil on canvas portrait of Sir Robert Dormer MP,born 1650 - died 1726
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Attributed to Thomas Hill 1661 - 1734.
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Initialed on the letter on the table T.H.
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HISTORY
Robert Dormer was the second son of John Dormer, Barrister of Lee Grange & Purston, Buckingham.
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He was baptised at Quainton near Aylesbury on 30th May 1650.
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He entered Lincoln`s Inn in May 1669, called to the bar in January 1675.
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He later became Chancellor of Durham.
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He entered parliament as a member for Aylesbury in 1698.
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In 1701 & 1705 he was elected as M.P. for the county of Buckinghamshire.
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On 28th November 1702 he became M.P for Northallerton.
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He was raised to the bench of the common pleas on 8th January 1706.
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His seat was at Arle Court near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
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He inherited Lee Grange & Purston from his nephew Sir William Dormer 2nd Bt.
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He died on 18th September 1726 & was buried at Quainton.
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In the tower of Quainton Church you will find a fine monument to Sir Robert Dormer & his wife & son.
DATE
Approximate date is estimated to be between 1695-1710 latest.
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MEASUREMENTS (Inc Frame)
Height : 57 Inches
Width : 48 Inches
Depth : 2 Inches
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FRAME
A fine decorative period plaster & gilt example in good condition.
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CONDITION
Good Order For Age / Past Clean & 19th Reline
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DELIVERY
UK : By Art Courier ( 7-10 Days ) Add £150
Worldwide : Europe £750 / USA £900
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OUR REF 0370
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PAY-PAL Account Holders are welcome. CHEQUES Drawn from UK banks.Internal Reference: 0370
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1194512
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 145cm (57.1inches)Width is 122cm (48.0inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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