Set of Four Original Engravings of Hunting Scenes by John Frederick Herring Snr

Presenting a fabulous and very rare set of original mid-19th century Chromolithograph Engravings by John Frederick Herring Snr from circa 1850.

The exciting action of the hunt is captured in this attractive set of four engravings of paintings by John Frederick Herring, Sr.., one of Great Britain’s most renown sporting artists who did commissioned work for the Duchess of Kent and Queen Victoria. Men in their riding pinks guide their steeds over jumps and beagles give chase as they all pass through beautiful landscape dotted with architecture. “Herring’s Fox-Hunting Scenes” are extremely popular and Sought after. The engravings are presented under glass in their original oak frames with gilt fillets.

These original Chromolithographs or hand-colored aquatints are of 4 Hunting Scenes by the very famous and highly desirable and sought after British Artist John Frederick Herring Senior.

The engravings are of 4 scenes and are known as “The Meet”, “Breaking Cover”, “Full Cry” and “The Death”.

The engraving of the “Full Cry” bears the Artist’s signature, being signed “J.F. Herring Senr.” on the bottom right.

'Breaking Cover' has the monogram 'RD' located on the lower left, which indicates the publisher of the prints, R. Dobson's Fine Art Gallery in London, a very well-known and reputable high-end publisher of the mid-late 19th century.

The engravings are Quite large, very rare and hugely impressive!
Provenance: Bought from an Irish Country Manor House
The engravings have some condition issues, namely there is quite a bit of foxing in the original paper. However, this is consistent with their age. The engravings were originally in a Manor House in Ireland and most of the foxing was as a result of the 'damp climate'.

The engravings have been re-matted and re-mounted on 'acid free' paper and board to prevent further damage. The engravings have been examined by a highly regarded professional paper conservator, here in Dallas, and could be cleaned, but the conservator is of the opinion that the cleaning would not that dramatically improve the color and indeed could risk the overall integrity of the prints. We have decided therefore, to sell these "AS IS'. We are happy to recommend a conservator to potential buyers and we have reduced the sale Price to reflect the cost of any restoration.

We are of the opinion that these original engravings are just beautiful the way they are. They are historical, they look historical and exude their age and quality.