Lot 273
JOHN FERNELEY SNR. (BRITISH, 1782-1860)
Portrait of a chestnut hunter in a stable, with a groom and terrier
signed, inscribed and dated 'John Ferneley, Melton Mowbray, 1826' (lower right)
oil on canvas
82 x 105cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
| Estimate: | £8,000 - £12,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
Condition report.
The canvas has been relined. Paint surface is cleaned and sound throughout. Ultraviolet reveals a few finely-executed lines of infilling to to the horse. Held in a ribbon and shot plaster gilt frame in fair condition.