Sale 6335
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$6,000 – $8,000
Provenance:
The Artist
Ernest Gambart, acquired from the Artist, 1853
Sold: Christie's, London, March 29, 1996, Lot 170
Private Collection, acquired from the above sale
Sold: Christie's London, King Street, July 13, 2023, Lot 67
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited:
London, British Gallery, 1853, no. 145
Literature:
Alfred Thomas Story, Life of John Linnell, London, 1892, vol. II, p. 282
David Linnell, Blake, Palmer, Linnell & Co.: The Life of John Linnell, Lewes, 1994, pp. 258; 364 (no. 170), 406 (no. 87)
Framed: 33 1/4 x 44 1/4 x 3 inches.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is lined; network of craquelures throughout, which appear mostly stable; vertical lines of inpainting along the left edge and through the center, to address areas of the craquelures. Under UV light: extensive inpainting throughout the sky, with a concentration in the upper left; a possible repaired hole in the center, accompanied by inpainting, approximately 1 1/2 x 3 inches, in the center and above the ground line; one small area of inpainting along the lower center edge. Additional images available upon request.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]

Madalina Lazen
VP Head of Department, Old Masters & 19th Century European Art