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Marble | 83.5 x 64.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 35236
Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720)
Claude Louis Hector de Villars (1653-1734), when duc de Villars signed and dated
Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720)
Claude Louis Hector de Villars (1653-1734), when duc de Villars signed and dated
Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720)
Claude Louis Hector de Villars (1653-1734), when duc de Villars signed and dated
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Claude-Louis-Hector, duc de Villars (1653-1734) was an accomplished courtier, diplomat and general. He is depicted with his head turned to the left and wearing the ribbon of the Order of the Holy Ghost over a suit of armour.
Provenance
Purchased by George IV at the Watson-Taylor Sale (Christie's) on 28th May 1825 for £35.14s (Lot 61). Sent to St James's Palace store. Sent to Windsor Castle on 12th November 1828. Recorded in the Presence Chamber at Windsor Castle in 1915.
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Medium and techniques
Marble
Measurements
83.5 x 64.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object)