John Frederick Herring
Taffy , 1858 (Executed)
Lot #93 |
2022-11-22 |
Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge
British and European Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 5,000 - 7,000 (currency of sale)
USD 5,948 - 8,328 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Bonhams
Auction number: 27488
Auction name: British and European Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London, Knightsbridge
Start date: 2022-11-22
End date: 2022-11-22
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 19th Century British Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 24 7/8 x 30 1/8 in. (63.2 x 76.5 cm.)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
63.2
Width In Centimeters:
76.5
Height In Inches:
24.875
Width In Inches:
30.125
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Year notes: Executed in 1858.
Catalog summary
John Frederick Herring, Snr. (British, 1795-1865) 'Taffy' signed and dated 'J F Herring 1858.' (lower left), inscribed 'Taffy' (lower right); further inscribed 'Dear old Taffy dies/on Sunday 19th July 1863./Buried at Eleigh/on 21st July 1863/age 25 years old.' (on fragments of artist's label attached to the reverse) oil on canvas 63.2 x 76.5cm (24 7/8 x 30 1/8in).