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Portrait of Thomas Sydenham, 1624–1689 Birch's Heads
Printmaker:
Houbraken, Jacobus
Painter:
Lely, Peter
(After)
History note: Charrington bought it of Leggatt £3.18.0
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1746
Plate corners not rounded
Accession number: P.13757-R
Primary reference Number: 205151
Lugt: 572
O'Donoghue: 4
Ver Huell (Houbraken): 99
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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