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Title
James II (1633–1701)
Date
1686 or before
Medium
bronze & Portland stone
Measurements
H 206 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 170 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
WC2N_TJ_S012
Acquisition method
commissioned by Tobias Rustat
Work type
Statue
Custodian
English Heritage
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade I (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
24th March 1686
Listing date
05/02/70
Access
at all times
Inscription description
JACOBVS SECVNDVS / DEI GRATIA / ANGLLÆ SCOTIÆ / FRANCIÆ ET / HIBERNIÆ / REX / FIDEI DEFENSOR / ANNO MDCCLXXXVII