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A fine oil on canvas portrait of Sir Robert Dormer MP,born 1650 – died 1726
Attributed to Thomas Hill 1661 – 1734.
Initialed on the letter on the table T.H.
HISTORY
Robert Dormer was the second son of John Dormer, Barrister of Lee Grange & Purston, Buckingham.
He was baptised at Quainton near Aylesbury on 30th May 1650.
He entered Lincoln`s Inn in May 1669, called to the bar in January 1675.
He later became Chancellor of Durham.
He entered parliament as a member for Aylesbury in 1698.
In 1701 & 1705 he was elected as M.P. for the county of Buckinghamshire.
On 28th November 1702 he became M.P for Northallerton.
He was raised to the bench of the common pleas on 8th January 1706.
His seat was at Arle Court near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
He inherited Lee Grange & Purston from his nephew Sir William Dormer 2nd Bt.
He died on 18th September 1726 & was buried at Quainton.
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.
MEASUREMENTS (Inc Frame)
Height : 57 Inches
Width : 48 Inches
Depth : 2 Inches
FRAME
A fine decorative period plaster & gilt example in good condition.
CONDITION
Good Order For Age / Past Clean & 19th Reline
DELIVERY
UK : By Art Courier ( 7-10 Days ) Add £150
Worldwide : Europe £750 / USA £900
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