Charles Jervas

The Pelham Family;
by descent

STRUCTURE The canvas is unlined and bears three small patches on the reverse. There is a narrow tear to the canvas, approximately 2 1/2 inches long, running vertically through the sitters left arm, as well as three further very small holes to the canvas. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition with no apparent futher damage or paint loss. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals an uneven layer of dirt, as well as an opaque varnish, overall. FRAME Held in a British Palladian carved and gilded frame. For further information on this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com.
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The sitter was the daughter of Francis, 2nd Earl of Godolphin and his wife Henrietta, later Duchess of Marlborough. In 1717 she married Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle. The couple both died without issue, the majority of their estate passing to Thomas Pelham, a first cousin, later Lord Pelham of Stanmer.