Circle of Michael Dahl, Arthur Annesley (1712[?]-1786)

Circle of Michael Dahl Arthur Annesley (1712[?]-1786)Oil on canvas Inscribed Arthur Annesley Sixth Son of Frances Annesley Esq lower left and further inscribed to stretcher verso75 x 63cm (29½ x 24¾ in.)Provenance:By descent to the present owner Arthur Annesley (1712[?]-1786), inherited the Castlewellan and Thorganby estates from his father Francis Charles Annesley (Lot 40) in 1710 and 1719. In 1737, Arthur inherited the personal and unentailed property of the 5th Earl of Anglesey, Arthur Annesley, 6th Viscount Valentia. By 1742, Arthur had purchased Bletchingdon Park from the 6th Earl of Anglesey, Richard Annesley (c. 1693-1761) known as The Lord Altham, an Irish peer and governor of Wexford. Portraits from the Annesley FamilyLot 40-44 depict members of the Annesley family who lived at Bletchingdon Park. The portraits have remained in the family and have been passed through generations to the present owner. Bletchingdon Park is a Grade II listed Palladian estate in Oxfordshire. The house was sold by the Coghill family in 1716 to Lord Valentia and remained in the family until 1948. The house which stands today on the park was built by James Lewis for Arthur Annesley, 5th Earl of Anglesey (6th Viscount Valentia). Since 1948 the estate has passed through a number of ownerships including William Astor, Hon. Robin Cayzer, Lord Rotherwick and Dr. Michael Peagram. Condition Report: The canvas has been lined. Light craquelure, surface dirt and surface scratches throughout. There is an area of vertical scarring to the right or the sitter's head running the length of his body, possibly caused by previous damage and subsequent repair. This is visible in natural light. Inspection under UV reveals scattered retouching and in-filling, together with a green cloudy varnish throughout.Condition Report Disclaimer