W. Bate, 1831 (after Kneller)

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W. Bate, 1831 (after Kneller)
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, wearing armour, lace jabot and curling full-bottomed wig
enamel on copper, signed, inscribed and dated 'from Sir Go. Kneller. James Butler, first Duke of Ormond original in the possession of the Earl of Strathmore WBate.1831. Kingstown', gilt-metal mount in rectangular fitted red leather case
oval, 2¾ in. (70 mm.) high
See Page 3 for Illustration

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Lot Essay

James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde (1610-1688) was a royalist general and an important statesman. He served with distinction in Ireland in the Civil Wars, holding the country for the crown until forced out by Cromwell in 1650.

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