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Portuguese School, 17th Century
Lot 126

Portuguese School, 17th Century

Portrait of King Henry I of Portugal (1512-1580), bust-length

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GBP 3,840

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Portuguese School, 17th Century
Portrait of King Henry I of Portugal (1512-1580), bust-length
oil on copper
3¾ x 2 3/8 in. (9.5 x 6 cm.)
with inscription 'HENRICIPEX PORTUGAL' (lower centre)

Specialist note

Cardinal Henry Aviz ruled from 27 July 1578 until his death on 31 January 1580. The son of Manuel I King of Portugal, Henry was educated for the priesthood and was made a Cardinal in 1545. He acted as Regent for King Sebastian, and succeeded the throne when Sebastian was killed at the Battle of the Three Kings in Morocco. King Henry left no heir, and the Aviz dynasty ended with him.