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JOHN FREDERICK HERRING SNR. | Feeding Time
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of John Frederick Herring Jr.
- Feeding Time
- signed and dated l.r.: J.F. Herring. Sen 1860
- oil on canvas, circular
- 33 by 33cm., 13 by 13in.
Provenance
Richard Green, London, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is lined, which is providing a stable structural support. There is very fine craquelure to localised areas of the horses' heads but this is only visible upon very close inspection. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are minor flecked retouchings to the horses' heads. There is possible a small repaired tear below the black horse's ear. FRAME The picture is contained in a simple wooden and plaster-moulded frame with painted spandrels.
"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."