Sir Henry Oxenden, 1st Baronet, miniature portrait on ivory, after Cornelis I Janssens van Ceulen (1593–1661), 19th-century copy, 10×8 cm Handwritten inscription on the reverse: Sir Henry Oxenden Bart. Son of Sir James Oxenden Rt, of Broome Park, Kent. C. Janssens 1637.

Also known as Henry Oxinden of Deane (1614–1686), he was knighted on 8 June or 11 July 1660 and created 1st Baronet on 8 May 1678 during the reign of King Charles II. He was succeeded by his son James. Sir Henry was admitted to the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn on 2 June 1632. He served as Member of Parliament for Winchelsea from October 1645 until his seclusion in December 1648; for Kent in 1654–1655 and 1656–1658; and for Sandwich in 1660.

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

Sir Henry Oxenden, 1st Baronet, miniature portrait on ivory, after Cornelis I Janssens van Ceulen (1593–1661), 19th-century copy, 10×8 cm
Handwritten inscription on the reverse: Sir Henry Oxenden Bart. Son of Sir James Oxenden Rt, of Broome Park, Kent. C. Janssens 1637.

Also known as Henry Oxinden of Deane (1614–1686), he was knighted on 8 June or 11 July 1660 and created 1st Baronet on 8 May 1678 during the reign of King Charles II. He was succeeded by his son James. Sir Henry was admitted to the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn on 2 June 1632. He served as Member of Parliament for Winchelsea from October 1645 until his seclusion in December 1648; for Kent in 1654–1655 and 1656–1658; and for Sandwich in 1660.

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.