John Frederick Herring, Sen. (1795-1865)
A racehorse in a stable with a groom
signed 'J.F. Herring' (lower left) and inscribed with the initials 'CG' (on the horse blanket lower left)
oil on canvas
10½ x 13½ in. (26.6 x 34.3 cm.)
Lot Essay
It has been suggested that the groom may well be painted by John Frederick Herring Jnr. (1815-1907) or Charles Herring (1828-1856) who were both known to occasionally collaborate with their father.