Lot 483: John Frederick Herring, Jr. (British, 1815-1907),

John Frederick Herring, Jr. (British, 1815-1907), "A Barnyard Scene with Horse, Sheep, and Border Collie", oil on canvas, signed "J.F. Herring" lower left, 12 in. x 16 in., overall dimensions 17 3/4 in. x 21 3/4 in.

Note: This charming scene reflects a quiet moment in a stable-yard, being shared by three four-footed "friends": the sheepdog and his charge, both closely observed by the feeding horse. The reassuring tranquility, the carefully rendered details, and the warmly shadowed light all represent the younger Herring's most characteristic style.