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Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney, General, 1554–1586: P.13749-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney, General, 1554–1586
Birch's Heads

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Houbraken, Jacobus
Painter: Oliver, Isaac I (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Collection of Julian Marshall (1836-1903) [Lugt 1494]; Charrington bought it at Sotheby's (H. P. Horne sale), 24 June 1926, Lot 584 £6.10.0 + comm. F. B. Daniell and son

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1743

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13749-R
Primary reference Number: 205143
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 1494
Ver Huell (Houbraken): 88
O'Donoghue: 4
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Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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