English school, in the manner of Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723): Portrait of King William III with 'Great George', oil on canvas, 18th C.

Work: 101,5 x 76,5 cm 

The prototype of this portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller is on show at St Georlinkge's Hall, Windsor Castle (collection number: RCIN 405675, link). William III is wearing the Garter Collar and Great George, made by the royal goldsmith Robert Vyner (link). A same type of portrait by Kneller's hand was also known of King George II, portrayed as Prince of Wales (link). These types of portraits were widespread through prints (link). 

Condition: (UV-checked)

- The painting in good and hangable condition.

- Relined and cleaned, with some overpaint.

- UV-light shows the typical colour of the varnish (see movie).

- Negligible flaking to the right bottom corner, some negligible paint splashes and superficial scratches.

- Unframed.