Hi Andrea,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

John Frederick Herring Sr. (1795-1865) was a highly renowned British painter best known for his depictions of horses, rural life, and farm animals during the 19th century. While he did not engrave these prints, they were done by engravers copying his paintings of the same name; some if not all of them were published by Lloyd Bros in London, circa 1860.

Herring's sporting prints can vary in value depending on condition. If these have been laid down, or if they are toned, have matburn or are light-struck, they would be worth less but assuming these are none of the above, they have a fair-market value at auction of about $150-200 each.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

After John Frederick Herring, Sr.
Five sporting mezzotint engraved prints, comprising: "Race Horse" engraved by C. Knight and published Feb 1, 1860 by Lloyd Bros & Co, 96 Gracechurch St; "The Stable", engraved by A. Lucas and published Feb 1, 1860 by Lloyd Bros & Co, 96 Gracechurch St; "The Stable Companion" (no publisher or engraver information); "The Parting" *no publisher or engraver information); and "The Return". Framed.
Each frame is approximately 17x20 inches
CONDITION: Not examined out of frame; value assumes these have not been laid down or have toning or have been faded from light.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$150-200 each, or $750-1,000 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia