John Frederick Herring Jr.

Sale: Sotheby's New York, October 28, 1982, lot 240, illustrated

Lined. There is craquelure throughout the picture surface that is most noticeable in the sky. Under UV: old green varnish fluoresces unevenly. In the sky there are broad, diagonal lines of inpainting scattered throughout the lower half of the sky; and there is retouching visible in one broad, brushy area approximately 5 inches wide at upper center; in smaller areas along the extreme upper edge and in the right half of the sky; and as pinpoint dots scattered throughout. Finely painted pinpoint dots and lines of retouching are visible on the central black and brown horses and on and around the chickens.
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.