Monday, August 24, 2015

Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham - Another Perry Miniature

Here is the Duke of Buckingham figure from the three figure Perry set. Sir Humphrey was a close supporter of Henry VI, yet tried to keep the peace between the king and the Duke of York. He was wounded at the First Battle of St Albans.

The figure is in full plate armor of the period with a civilian coat over it. He is also wearing a fashionable headdress - or possibly drying his hair with a towel.

The duke was present at the relatively bloodless Battle of Ludlow Bridge which had Yorkists leaders escape before overwhelming Lancastrian forces.
Sir Humphrey was killed at the Battle of Northampton in 1460, and buried at Grey Friars.

The King Henry VI figure is next.
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28 comments:

  1. Ray RousellAugust 24, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Very dapper and dandy!

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      Thanks, Ray. I want a hat like the duke's too! :) Best, Dean

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  2. UnknownAugust 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Looks great Dean!

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks again, Anne. I see you've gotten back to brushwork again - lovely stuff! Regards, Dean

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  3. PhilAugust 24, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Very impressive Dean!

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks, Phil, for your kind words and visits. Best, Dean

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  4. PrufrockAugust 25, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Great job, Dean!

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  5. Michael AwdryAugust 25, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    You really are making a great job of these Dean.

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 6:12 AM

      Thank you, Michael - appreciate the visits and kind comments. Best, Dean

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  6. RodgerAugust 25, 2015 at 3:13 AM

    Excellent work here Dean! I am really enjoying these figures! Might have to get some myself.

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 6:13 AM

      Appreciate the kind words, Rodger. Glad you're enjoying them - Perrys never let done on their quality. Warm regards, Dean

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  7. Greg SaparaAugust 25, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Another great miniature!

    You are lapping me once again Dean! It seems my production is at the lowest point I can remember. I've no doubt that being out of work is seriously affecting my painting-fu.

    Anyway, here's to brighter days ahead - and more great miniatures flowing from your painting desk!

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 7:44 AM

      Thanks, Greg. Sorry to hear about your current tough times. I'm praying things will improve soon. Warm regards, Dean

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  8. Black PowderAugust 25, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    You've made a great result of this Perry sculpt - I'd go as far as to say the good Duke of Stafford is pretty "Fashion Forward" with that head adornment;0)

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 7:46 AM

      Thanks, Soren. Who would've thought a bath towel wrapped around wet hair was a status symbol. Best, Dean

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  9. Michal DwarfCryptAugust 25, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Great painting work!! I love this colours!

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 8:14 AM

      Thanks, Mike. I think some clothing may have had fancy embroidery, but with the nicely sculpted folds, it was just as well to just add highlights. Warm regards, Dean

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  10. Jonathan FreitagAugust 25, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Very stylish!

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    1. DeanMAugust 25, 2015 at 12:59 PM

      Thanks, Jonathan. I can see puffy sleeves right around the corner. :) Best, Dean

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  11. CyrusAugust 25, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely painting Dean!

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  12. VictorAugust 25, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Great job Dean!

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    1. DeanMAugust 26, 2015 at 6:17 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Vic! Regards, Dean

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  13. The KiwiAugust 27, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Very nice.
    cheers

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  14. Moiterei_1984August 28, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    Great painting. That blue hat of his is a very nice eye catcher.

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    1. DeanMAugust 29, 2015 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks for the visit and comments; yes, that headdress is quite an elaborate piece. Regards, Dean

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  15. UnknownApril 19, 2021 at 2:31 PM

    Sehr schön! Möchte ich auch.

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