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John Ferneley Snr.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- John Ferneley Snr.
- A saddled grey hunter in a loose box
- signed, inscribed and indistinctly dated, lower right: J. Ferneley / Melton Mowbray / 1844
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie's, 17 November 1989, lot 73, for £18,000;
A.F. Budge;
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 7 April 1993, lot 70, where acquired.
A.F. Budge;
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 7 April 1993, lot 70, where acquired.
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is clear and slightly uneven. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals retouching throughout the background to the left of and in the foreground beneath the horse, as well as some strengthening around the form of the horse, and in the darks in the dappling of its back legs. In overall good condition.
"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
This painting may be synonymous with one of two entries in the artist's account books: no. 540: 'Portrait of a Grey Horse - 10 0 0', or no. 545: 'For W.L. Gilmore, Esq. - Portrait of a Grey Horse - 10 0 0.'1
1. See Major G. Paget, The Melton Mowbray of John Ferneley (1782-1860), 1931, p. 149.