Lot Essay
Thomas Fairfax is thought to be the second and youngest son of Sir William Fairfax (1609-1644), who married Frances, daughter of Sir Thomas Chaloner.
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Portrait of Major General Thomas Fairfax, half-length, in a breastplate, feigned oval
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Circle of Henri Gascars (1635-1701)
Portrait of Major General Thomas Fairfax, half-length, in a breastplate, feigned oval
with inscription 'Thomas Fairfax/(Son of Sir Wm Fairfax by Francis Chaloner)/born 1633 died 1712./- Major General. Governor of Limerick.' (on a label attached to the stretcher)
oil on canvas
28¾ x 24 in. (73 x 61 cm.)
Portrait of Major General Thomas Fairfax, half-length, in a breastplate, feigned oval
with inscription 'Thomas Fairfax/(Son of Sir Wm Fairfax by Francis Chaloner)/born 1633 died 1712./- Major General. Governor of Limerick.' (on a label attached to the stretcher)
oil on canvas
28¾ x 24 in. (73 x 61 cm.)