Lot 51
  • 51

John Frederick Herring Sr.

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • John Frederick Herring Sr.
  • John Kent, Trainer to the Duke of Richmond, on Newmarket Heath
  • signed J.F. Herring and dated 1831 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 by 29 in.
  • 53.3 by 73.7 cm.

Provenance

Richard Green, London, May 1986

Condition

The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. The surface is pressed from the lining. There is a small loss in the upper center with light flaking around it. There is a stretcher bar mark along the top edge. Under UV; many pin sized dots of restoration in the sky. There are some spots of restoration on the tail of the horse. There is a drippy 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.
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