Classic equestrian fox hunting scene titled Breaking Cover from Herring's Fox Hunting Scenes, after British sporting artist John Frederick Herring Sr. This example has excellent aged character with a warm wood frame, black and gold surround and visible patina.
Details
- Artist: After John Frederick Herring Sr 1795 to 1865
- Title: Breaking Cover
- Series: Herrings Fox Hunting Scenes
- Subject: English fox hunt with mounted riders horses and hounds
- Medium: Color reproduction print on paper
- Publisher Mark: Copyright by Stehli Freres Editeurs Zurich
- Printed Text: Painted by J F Herring Sen
- Set Marking: Set 1428 No 2
- Frame: Warm brown molded wood
- Surround: Black with narrow gold border
- Display: Framed under glass
- Overall Size: Approximately 23 inches wide x 17 inches high x 1.5 inches deep
- Hanging: Wire mounted on reverse
Condition
Well patinated vintage condition with scratches, spotting, finish loss and edge wear to the wood frame. Black surround has visible spotting and losses. Print shows age toning and scattered marks. Backing paper is torn and deteriorated around the perimeter. The overall aging gives the piece a particularly strong old English sporting decor look.
Collector Appeal
A great decorator piece for an English country house, equestrian, traditional library or hunt themed interior.
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