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Sir Kenelm Digby 1603-65
Miniaturist: Oliver, Peter
History note: J. White head, from whom bought by Charles Sotheby 1870; by descent to the Sothebys of Ecton Hall, Northampton, their sale Sotheby's 11 October 1955 (62), illus. where bought
Height: 53 mm
Width: 43 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1955-10-11) by Christie's
Production date: AD 1619
O.M. doubts the identity.
Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card
Accession number: PD.12-1955
Primary reference Number: 18155
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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