John Frederick Herring Snr. (British, 1795-1865)

Description

A horse with chickens and ducks in a stable
signed and dated 'J. F. Herring Sen.r 1848' (centre right on the stall)
oil on canvas
39.5 x 39cm

Provenance:
Landwade Hall, Exning, Suffolk

Condition report:

Framed 54.5 x 54cm

Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas tension is stiff and the picture is in plane. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition. There are localised areas of overpaint which appear very matte. The varnish is thick, glossy and has yellowed with age. There are brown accretions across the surface and scuffs and scratches.