Judge Robert Dormer Mp by Thomas Hill 17th Oil Portrait Painting

A fine oil on canvas portrait of Sir Robert Dormer Mp,born 1650 - died 1726 - Attributed to Thomas Hill 1661 - 1734. Initialed on the letter on the table T.H. - History Robert Dormer was the second son of John Dormer, Barister of Lee Grange & Purston, Buckingham. - He was baptised at Quainton near Aylesbury on 30th May 1650. - He entered Lincoln`s Inn in May 1669, called to the bar in January 1675. - He later became Chancellor of Durham. He entered parliament as a member for Aylesbury in 1698. - In 1701 & 1705 he was elected as M.P. for the county of Buckinghamshire. - On 28th November 1702 he became M.P for Northallerton. - He was raised to the bench of the common pleas on 8th January 1706. - His seat was at Arle Court near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. - He inherited Lee Grange & Purston from his nephew Sir William Dormer 2nd Bt. - He died on 18th September 1726 & was buried at Quainton. - In the tower of Quainton Church you will find a fine monument to Sir Robert Dormer & his wife & son. - Date Approximate date is estimated to be between 1695-1710 latest. - Measurements (Inc Frame) Height 57 Inches Width 48 Inches Depth 2 Inches - Frame A fine decorative period plaster & gilt example in good condition. - Condition After careful cleaning and restoration works, the portrait is now in very good condition for its age,having already been wax re-lined around 20 - 30 years ago. - Telephone Enquiries 07765 856171 Hours 10 AM - 10 Pm 7 Days A Week - UK Courier ( 7-10 Days ) By Hand Add £80 International Shipping Quotes On Request - Our Ref 0370/A -