JOHN FREDERICK HERRING JNR (BRITISH, 1815-1907) (2)
Watering the Plough Team
a pair, one signed and indistinctly dated 'J.F. Herring 18-' (lower centre)
framed as circular, oil on canvas
each 40.5 x 43cm (sight size diameter 39cm)
(2)
Provenance
Property of the late Michael Blyth-Whitelock
Estimate: | £1,000 - £2,000 |
Condition report
Both canvases are original and paint surfaces are in good overall condition; minor discolouration to the varnish in image 2. Ultraviolet reveals:
Image 1: a few lines of retouching to the water at the centre of the work, and to the sky, upper right.
Image 2: Extensive retouching to the sky; tree branches; horses and bridge.
Held in ornate plaster gilt frames, some cracking and loss to mouldings.