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Lot Essay
William IV was the third son of George III. He entered the navy and rose to the rank of admiral. Duke of Clarence from 1786, he became King in 1830 until 1837. He was a popular monarch.
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Follower of Henry Edward Dawe
William IV (1765-1837), facing left in navy blue coat, grey waistcoat, white shirt and wearing the blue sash and the breast star of the Order of the Garter, the badge of the Order of the Bath; crimson drapery background
oil on board, gilt composition frame
rectangular, 5¼ x 4¼ in. (133 x 108 mm.)
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William IV (1765-1837), facing left in navy blue coat, grey waistcoat, white shirt and wearing the blue sash and the breast star of the Order of the Garter, the badge of the Order of the Bath; crimson drapery background
oil on board, gilt composition frame
rectangular, 5¼ x 4¼ in. (133 x 108 mm.)
See Illustration
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