SIR WILLIAM PORTMAN,FROM A SCARCE PRINT,1799 Print

Verlag: British Cabinet

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Biograhical Memoirs,Illustrious Personages,1799 Antique Copper Engraving SIR WILLIAM PORTMAN,FROM A SCARCE PRINT ,Biograhical Memoirs,Illustrious Personages,1799 Antique Copper Engraving Historical Collectible Art Portrait Engraving from an Original Painting - LARGE FOLIO SIZE COPPER ENGRAVING Sir William Portman (c.1498-1557) was the son of John the younger and in 1517 entered the Middle Temple like his father before him. The associate of Thomas Cromwell and well known to King Henry VIII, Sir William was evidently a man of outstanding gifts whose rise was correspondingly spectacular. In 1544 Sir William purchased extensive properties belonging to four dissolved religious houses in Somerset, including Taunton Priory. In 1556, the manor of Thurlbear became part of the growing estate but most significantly he acquired the freehold of about 293 acres in the fields of Marylebone in London. PUBLISHED DATE AUGUST 1 - 1800 PUBLISHED BY EDWARD HARDING - 98 PALL MALL PAGE SIZE: approx 13 1/2 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES PRINT SIZE: approx 7 1/4 X 6 INCHES CONDITION COPPER ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back. Light foxing . Very strong plate impression. Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 53172

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