Lot 107
  • 107

John Frederick Herring Sr.

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • John Frederick Herring Sr.
  • A Change of Horses waiting for the arrival of a coach outside an inn
  • signed J.F. Herring Sen and dated 1846 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 3/4 by 30 in.
  • 55.2 by 76.2 cm

Provenance

Property of a Lady (and sold: Christie's, London, April 18, 1986, lot 42, illustrated)
Arthur Ackermann & Son, London

Condition

Lined; under UV: very fine dashes of inpainting in sky to address craquelure, a few scattered dots and dashes in doorway, some dashes in the groom's coat and on ground around the birds, and along left edge to address inpainting.
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.