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A Late 17th C Anglo Irish Portrait of a Lord Chief Justice Circa 1690
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A Late 17th C Anglo Irish Portrait of a Lord Chief Justice Circa 1690

17th century
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A late 17th c Anglo Irish Portrait of a Lord Chief Justice circa 1690. Oil on canvas relined in the early 19th c

Unframed but bearing a label inscribed

John Forster

Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in Ireland

Died 1720

Marries Rebecca Daughter of Henry Monck

Afterwards Dorothea Evans of Portrane

Whose Daughter married Thomas Burton of Buncragg Co Clare

Size : 39 inches wide, 1 inch deep, 49 inches tall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this 17th Century Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195355
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MA4352
Description
A late 17th c Anglo Irish Portrait of a Lord Chief Justice circa 1690. Oil on canvas relined in the early 19th c

Unframed but bearing a label inscribed

John Forster

Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in Ireland

Died 1720

Marries Rebecca Daughter of Henry Monck

Afterwards Dorothea Evans of Portrane

Whose Daughter married Thomas Burton of Buncragg Co Clare

Size : 39 inches wide, 1 inch deep, 49 inches tall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this 17th Century Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195355
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4352
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A late 17th-century portrait painting of a judge in scarlet robes and a full grey wig, holding a paper scroll in front of an architectural archway backdrop.
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Archive I A late 17th-century portrait painting of a judge in scarlet robes and a full grey wig, holding a paper scroll in front of an architectural archway backdrop.

A Late 17th C Anglo Irish Portrait of a Lord Chief Justice Circa 1690

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A late 17th-century portrait painting of a judge in scarlet robes and a full grey wig, holding a paper scroll in front of an architectural archway backdrop.
A late 17th c Anglo Irish Portrait of a Lord Chief Justice circa 1690
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A late 17th-century portrait painting of a judge in scarlet robes and a full grey wig, holding a paper scroll in front of an architectural archway backdrop.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOil on canvas
  • ColourRed, Brown, Cream
  • MotifsFull-bottom wig, Scarlet judicial robes, Paper scroll, Architectural archway
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This oil on canvas painting represents an Anglo-Irish portrait of a Lord Chief Justice from the late 17th century, executed in a Baroque style around 1690. The artwork depicts a male subject wearing a large grey full-bottomed wig, scarlet judicial robes with cream-coloured fur trim, and white lace wrist ruffs, while holding a rolled paper scroll in one hand. The background features dark brown tones alongside a classical architectural archway setting. The canvas has been relined during the early 19th century and remains unframed, showing an inscribed label on the reverse naming John Forster, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in Ireland, who died in 1720, alongside his marital lineage. The piece measures 124 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for positioning above a mantelpiece, this historical artwork fits naturally within a gentleman's library or a traditional study. The composition brings a formal, distinguished character to interior spaces, pairing well with classic wooden book-shelving or period furniture. The muted brown background contrasts against the vibrant red robes, creating a traditional focal point for residential wall spaces.

FAQs

Late 17th-century British portraiture, spanning the Restoration and William and Mary periods, is characterised by formal poses, dramatic lighting, rich drapery, and elaborate wigs, often reflecting the subjects professional status.

Portraits from this era were typically executed in oil paint on hand-woven linen canvases, stretched onto timber strainers and prepared with natural glue sizing and oil grounds.

Authentic period portraits demonstrate natural craquelure, age-appropriate oxidisation on the reverse canvas, historical judicial vestments, and distinctive period brushwork techniques.

A historical portrait creates a focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard, providing contrast against contemporary colour palettes or patterned wall coverings.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity, dusting gently with a dry, soft brush and avoiding chemical cleaning solutions.
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