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Portrait of Sir Walter St.John (1622-1708) by Michael Dahl

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Oval portrait of Sir Walter St.John, 3rd Baronet.

Oil on canvas

H71cm X W 60cm

Purchased 1965 from Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke.

Year:: 1680-1690

Artist:: Michael Dahl (1656-1743)

Type:: Portrait

Location:: State Bedroom, Lydiard House

Owner:: Swindon Borough Council

Reference:: LYD 1992 21

Copyright:: Swindon Borough Council

Credit:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Last updated on:: Friday 15th September 2023

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