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John Frederick Herring Snr
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- John Frederick Herring Snr
- muscovy ducks and ducklings
- signed and dated u.r.: J. F. Herring. Sen./ 1851
- oil on canvas
- 35.5 by 45.5cm., 14 by 18in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 5 November 1969, lot 93;
Sotheby's, London, 17 July 1974, lot 168;
Richard Green, London
Sotheby's, London, 17 July 1974, lot 168;
Richard Green, London
Literature
Oliver Beckett, J. F. Herring and Sons, London, J. A. Allen & Co., 1981, no.238, p.122.
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There is a discoloured and very slightly raised area of the surface right of the central seated muscovy duck. The surface is dirty and should benefit from cleaning; otherwise in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals an area of retouching to the above mentioned discoloured area and also a small area in the feathers of the muscovy above it, which may related to repaired tears.
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
"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."