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Medallion - King William III

King William III

  • Object:

    Medallion

  • Place of origin:

    London, England (made)

  • Date:

    c. 1690-1 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Cavalier, Jean (Probably, made)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Carved ivory

  • Credit Line:

    Bequeathed by Dr W.L. Hildburgh FSA

  • Museum number:

    A.125-1956

  • Gallery location:

    In Storage

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This portrait medallion is likely to have been carved by the itinerant French ivory sculptor, Jean Cavalier. It may be related to an engraved image.

Physical description

This oval bust portrait of King William III facing right wearing a wig and laurel wreath and armour, is probably by Jean Cavalier, although it is unsigned. The gilt metal ring was used for suspension. Though it differs slightly in size, it is likely to be a pendant to the ivory relief of Queen Mary II ( A.126-1956).

Place of Origin

London, England (made)

Date

c. 1690-1 (made)

Artist/maker

Cavalier, Jean (Probably, made)

Materials and Techniques

Carved ivory

Dimensions

Height: 8.1 cm

Object history note

Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956.

Descriptive line

Medallion, ivory relief, King William III, probably by Jean Cavalier

Materials

Ivory

Techniques

Carving

Subjects depicted

William (III, King of England)

Categories

Portraits; Royalty; Sculpture; Reliefs; Medallions

Collection code

SCP

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Qr_O202851
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