£600 - £800
JOHN FERNELEY JUNIOR (BRITISH 1815-1862) A GROOM WITH A DARK BAY Oil on canvasSigned with monogram and dated '1847' (lower right)32 x 44cm (12½ x 17¼ in.)Provenance: Ackermann & Johnson Ltd., LondonSale, Christie's, Sporting and Wildlife Art, 5 June 2013, lot 56, where purchased by the present private collectorMeasurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
The canvas has been lined. There is a dirty surface varnish which has caused some discolouration. Light craquelure however the paint surface appears stable. Some superficial surface scratching. Rubbing and abrasions to the framing edges. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouching throughout, some light overpaint can be seen in a raking light without the use of a torch.
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