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John Ferneley, Snr.
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Ferneley, Snr.
- Mr. Richard Watt's Rockingham, Winner of the 1833 St. Leger
- signed J. Ferneley (lower left) and inscribed Rockingham (lower center)
- oil on canvas
- 28 by 36 in.
- 71.1 by 91.4 cm
Provenance
Arthur Ackermann & Son, London
Literature
Guy Paget, The Melton Mowbray of John Ferneley, Leicester, 1931, p. 33
Condition
The work is in excellent condition, the canvas is lined, some light craquelure throughout the work UNDER UV: There is some strengthening to the tail of the horse as well as a few areas in the grass. Some possible opaque varnish.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.