- 102
John Frederick Herring Sr.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- John Frederick Herring Sr.
- Farmyard Friends
- signed J. F. Herring and dated 1847 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 22 by 30 in.
- 55.8 by 76.2 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, July 19, 1985, lot 23, illustrated
Paul Mitchell Ltd., London (acquired at the above sale)
Private Collector (acquired from the above in 1986 and sold, Sotheby's, New York, December 2, 2005, lot 101, illustrated)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Paul Mitchell Ltd., London (acquired at the above sale)
Private Collector (acquired from the above in 1986 and sold, Sotheby's, New York, December 2, 2005, lot 101, illustrated)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This painting is lined and heavily varnished. Under UV, very fine lines of inpainting are visible to address otherwise imperceptible craquellure, and there is a small touch-up in the center horse.
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.