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John Ferneley, Snr. 1782-1860
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- John Ferneley, Snr.
- A chestnut hunter and three dogs belonging to William Brewitt in a landscape with a steam train and two churches in the distance
- signed l.r.: J.Ferneley . Melton Mowbray / 1852
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Commissioned by William Brewitt;
Geoffrey Huskinson, by whom sold, Sotheby's, 26th November 1975, lot 89;
Richard Green from whom purchased by the present owners in 1976
Geoffrey Huskinson, by whom sold, Sotheby's, 26th November 1975, lot 89;
Richard Green from whom purchased by the present owners in 1976
Literature
Major Guy Paget, The Melton Mowbray of John Ferneley, 1931, listed as no. 648 in the account books
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined and the structure is sound.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good overall condition with minior craquelure to the sky, the animals and a few further patches elsewhere.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouchings in the horse and largest dog. There are some touches of repaint in the sky and foreground, along the right vertical edge and along the horizon line.
FRAME:
Held in a gilt wood frame.
CONCLUSION
The work is in good condition with bright colours and ready to hang.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."