{"product_id":"restoration-era-majesty-oil-portrait-of-king-charles-ii-with-the-order-of-the-garter","title":"Restoration-Era Majesty: Oil Portrait of King Charles II with the Order of the Garter","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration-Era Majesty: Portrait of King Charles II with the Order of the Garter 👑\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eEnglish School, 19th century, circa 1850, after Sir Peter Lely (1618–1680)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eA compelling 19th-century reimagining of Sir Peter Lely’s celebrated portrait type of Charles II, embodying the Victorian fascination with Britain’s Restoration monarchy and the enduring visual authority of royal portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eSubject \u0026amp; Medium 🖌️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eAn oil on canvas portrait dating to circa 1850, portraying King Charles II in armour with elements referencing the prestigious Order of the Garter—an emblem of sovereign authority, honour, and chivalric heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique 🧠\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eThe King is depicted in a composed three-quarter pose, his gaze directed outward with calm assurance. He wears a voluminous periwig, polished armour, and a crisp white cravat, complemented by a suspended insignia associated with the Order of the Garter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe palette is characteristically restrained, dominated by deep browns, blacks, and warm tonal undertones typical of 19th-century interpretations of earlier Baroque portraiture. These darker fields create contrast, allowing the flesh tones and luminous white cravat to emerge prominently, while subtle highlights across the armour articulate depth and dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eThe execution reflects a later hand: facial features are softly modelled with attention to expression, while surrounding areas are treated more broadly and economically. The overall effect conveys composed authority and idealised regality consistent with historic royal imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eAbout the Sitter 👑\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eKing Charles II (1630–1685), born at St James’s Palace, was the eldest son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. His formative years were shaped by the turbulence of the English Civil War, culminating in his father’s execution in 1649.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eFollowing years of exile across continental Europe and a failed attempt to reclaim the throne at the Battle of Worcester (1651), Charles ultimately returned in triumph at the Restoration of 1660. His reign revitalised court life, the arts, and royal patronage, despite challenges including the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eAs Sovereign of the Order of the Garter, he symbolised continuity of monarchy and tradition. Though he left no legitimate heirs, his acknowledged lineage influenced the British aristocracy for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eHistorical Significance 📜\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eThe 19th century saw a resurgence of interest in Britain’s royal and aristocratic past. Works such as this draw directly from established 17th-century portrait conventions, reinterpreted for Victorian collectors who valued historical continuity and decorative grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eThis painting exemplifies that revival—preserving the visual language of the Restoration court while aligning with mid-19th-century collecting tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eAbout the Artist 🎭\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eSir Peter Lely (1618–1680), the leading court painter to Charles II, defined the aesthetic of Restoration portraiture. His compositions became canonical, widely reproduced by his studio and emulated by later artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003eThis circa 1850 work follows one such established composition and should be understood as a faithful later interpretation after Lely, reflecting the continued admiration of his portrait types in Victorian Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003eSigned ✍️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eUnsigned, as is customary for works of this nature and period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003eSize 📏\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003eCanvas: 62 cm (H) × 52 cm (W)\u003cbr data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003eFramed: 71.5 cm (H) × 61 cm (W) × 2 cm (D)\u003cbr data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003eOrientation: Portrait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003eFramed 🖼️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003eHoused in its original frame, recently overpainted in gold to achieve a consistent and refreshed finish. Beneath this later layer, signs of age remain visible, including minor losses and surface irregularities. Structurally stable and well-suited for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4141\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003eProvenance 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4163\"\u003ePrivate Collection of Christopher \u0026amp; Susan (Sally) Kevill-Davies (UK), bearing collection label verso (inventory no. 139);\u003cbr data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4287\"\u003esubsequently in the UK art trade;\u003cbr data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4323\"\u003eoffered through Woolley \u0026amp; Wallis, Salisbury, Old Masters Sale 2026;\u003cbr data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4393\"\u003ecurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD;\u003cbr data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003eincluding a period of loan to the Shropshire-based dealership “Famous Lord Hill Museum”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4570\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4596\"\u003eCollector Context 🧠\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003eThe Kevill-Davies Collection represents a carefully assembled private collection centred on early English decorative arts. Christopher Charles Kevill-Davies is linked to scholarship in historic English furniture and descends from a family with established Norfolk connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"5108\"\u003eSally Kevill-Davies is a published author specialising in historical collectibles. The presence of a collection label and handwritten inventory number (“139”) indicates systematic cataloguing within a structured private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5150\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5176\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It ✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5179\"\u003e✅ Iconic Royal Subject – A recognisable and historically significant depiction of Charles II\u003cbr data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5274\"\u003e✅ Classic Portrait Model – Based on Lely’s influential court compositions\u003cbr data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5350\"\u003e✅ Victorian Revival Piece – Reflects 19th-century fascination with royal heritage\u003cbr data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5434\"\u003e✅ Authentic Surface Character – Natural ageing with rich tonal depth\u003cbr data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5505\"\u003e✅ Documented Provenance – From a named UK private collection\u003cbr data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5568\"\u003e✅ Market Freshness – Recently presented at Woolley \u0026amp; Wallis (2026)\u003cbr data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5637\"\u003e✅ Strong Decorative Appeal – Ideal for traditional or period interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5711\" data-end=\"5751\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5753\" data-end=\"6185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5753\" data-end=\"5776\"\u003eCondition Report 🔍\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5776\" data-end=\"5779\"\u003eThe painting remains in stable, display-ready condition. The canvas is properly stretched and structurally sound. Surface wear consistent with age is present, including minor paint loss, areas of thinning, and historic retouching, most visible in darker passages. Fine, even craquelure extends across the surface. The varnish shows slight dulling and unevenness; a professional clean could enhance clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6187\" data-end=\"6399\"\u003eThe central features, particularly the face, are comparatively well preserved. 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