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Portrait of King George I (1660-1727) After Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)
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Portrait of King George I (1660-1727) After Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

18th century
Sold 26 June 2025 · Period Portraits
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Full length portrait of King George I standing, wearing robes of state, and resting his hand on the orb which is on the table with the crown and sceptre, the east end of Westminster Abbey and St Stephen's Chapel beyond.

This portrait is based on the official state portrait of the king painted by Kneller in 1715. The finest version, presented to Sir Robert Walpole and now at Houghton, was described by Horace Walpole as 'the only picture for which he sat in England'.

Provenance: An Historic House.

Dimensions: 239cm X 145cm

Date of Manufacture

Period Portraits has dated this Oil Painting Portrait to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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SA1136102
Description
Full length portrait of King George I standing, wearing robes of state, and resting his hand on the orb which is on the table with the crown and sceptre, the east end of Westminster Abbey and St Stephen's Chapel beyond.

This portrait is based on the official state portrait of the king painted by Kneller in 1715.

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The finest version, presented to Sir Robert Walpole and now at Houghton, was described by Horace Walpole as 'the only picture for which he sat in England'.
Period Portraits

Provenance: An Historic House.

Dimensions: 239cm X 145cm

Date of Manufacture

Period Portraits has dated this Oil Painting Portrait to the 18th Century.

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136102
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Archive I A full-length oil painting depicting a robed monarch standing beside a table with a crown. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Portrait of King George I (1660-1727) After Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

Archive II A full-length oil painting depicting a robed monarch standing beside a table with a crown. View II
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Archive VI A full-length oil painting depicting a robed monarch standing beside a table with a crown. View VI
Archive VII A full-length oil painting depicting a robed monarch standing beside a table with a crown. View VII
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A full-length oil painting depicting a robed monarch standing beside a table with a crown.
PORTRAIT OF KING GEORGE I (1660-1727) AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER (1646-1723)
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A full-length oil painting depicting a robed monarch standing beside a table with a crown.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOil on canvas, Wood
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsRegalia, Ermine cloak, Classical columns
  • SizeH 239 cm (94 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Baroque royal portraits were utilised by monarchs to project absolute authority, divine right, and political prestige, often featuring symbolic regalia such as crowns, ermine robes, and military trophies.

These works were typically painted using ground pigments suspended in linseed or walnut oil applied to stretched linen canvas, housed within intricately carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining the canvas weave, inspecting the pigment composition and craquelure under magnification, and verifying the stretcher frame construction and artist signatures or studio markings.

Pairing a formal historical portrait with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a striking juxtaposition that adds depth, gravitas, and collected character to a minimalist space.

Maintain stable relative humidity between 45 percent and 55 percent, keep paintings away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and clean surfaces periodically using professional conservator-approved methods.
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