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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.
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.