- 507
Attributed to John Frederick Herring Sr.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- John Frederick Herring Sr.
- Lord George Bentinck's Crucifix, John Day Up
- signed J.F. Herring Snr and dated 1840 (lower right), titled Crucifix (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 13 by 18 in.; 33 by 45.7 cm.
Provenance
Edwinsford Collection;
Collection of J.A. Fieldon;
Christie's, London, June 4, 1943, lot 29;
Knoedler Gallery, New York;
Christie's, London, July 28, 1972, lot 424;
Collection of Thomas Mellon Evans;
Christie's; New York, December 3, 1998, lot 42.
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. There is some craquelure. Under UV; extensive inpainting in the lower third.
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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.