English School (17th century), Deborah Annesley née Jones

English School (17th century)Deborah Annesley née JonesOil on canvas Inscribed Deborah Annesley Wife of the Honorable Francis Annesley Esq lower left and further inscribed verso 76 x 63cm (29¾ x 24¾ in.)Provenance:By descent to the present owner Deborah Annesley née Jones, born in Meath, County Meath, Ireland and daughter of Henry Jones, the Bishop of Meath. Deborah was the wife of The Hon. Francis Annesley and mother of Francis Charles Annesley, of Thorganby Esq. (Lot 40)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 relined. Fine surface cracking is visible in places and the paint layer is a little thin and flat with the canvas weave showing through. Under UV light there are scattered spots of restoration, particularly to the edges and background as well as fine spots on the figure. This all seems to be cosmetic and does not cover major losses or damages. It has a layer of uneven and discoloured varnish and some surface dirt. It is presented in a giltwood and composition frame which has several losses to the composition decoration. Condition Report Disclaimer