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John Frederick Herring Snr.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Frederick Herring Snr.
- "Good Friends"; A Study of Two Horses in a Stable
- signed and dated lower centre: J F Herring Sen. / 1848
- oil on canvas, in a painted circle
Provenance
Frost & Reed Ltd., London;
Private Collection, Palm Beach until sold New York, Sotheby's, 5 June 2009, lot 97.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The picture is fairly represented in the catalogue and is in good condition, with no apparent extant damage or loss of paint. The surface is a little flat due to the relining.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a small amount of infilling to craquelure in the lower section of the painting, and to a few areas at the canvas edge. The picture otherwise appears to be untouched and in good, original condition.
FRAME
Held in a square, moulded and gilded frame.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
Painted following Herring's move to Meopham Park near Tonbridge, the present picture depicts two horses purported to be from the artist's own stable. The grey horse is Imaum, the famous Arab which became a favourite of Herring's and is as such a reoccurring motif in his work. The horse was originally given to Prince Albert by the Imaum of Muscat before it was won at auction following its disposal by the Royal Household.