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George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)
George II (1683–1760)

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The king is shown standing, wearing a laurel crown and Roman armour, strapped sandals and a cloak. His left hand grasps the eagle-headed hilt of his sword, his right is held out in an open gesturing position.
Title

George II (1683–1760)

Date

c.1726–1753

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 200 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 165 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

W1R_TJ_S037

Acquisition method

purchased at estate sale

Work type

Statue

Custodian

English Heritage

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

14th March 1753

Listing date

14/01/70

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

park opening times apply

Inscription description

on front of pedestal: GEORGIUS II

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Located at

Golden Square, Westminster

W1R 3AD

Set in the centre of the square.