This is an antique oil on canvas 'The Hunt' by J Ferneley Junior, signed and dated by the artist in the bottom left corner, circa 1840. ( the last digit of the date is difficult to distinguished ) The painting depicts a colourful hunting scene with hunters dressed in elegant red coats and their dogs eagerly awaiting their commands. The painting has simple yet elegant gildwood frame together with a plaque with the name of the artist. Provenance: The piece came from a private collection of a stately home which was proudly displayed in a library. It is a beautiful painting which would be especially appreciated by any collector of John Ferneley Junior works as well as any hunting enthusiasts. Condition: You are viewing this item in its excellent original untouched condition. Any restoration that is required will be accomplished before delivery and is included in the price. Dimensions in cm: Height 95 x Width 55 - Painting Frame Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 10 inches - Painting Frame John Ferneley Junior was a dedicated sporting painter (1815-1862). He was the eldest son of John Ferneley Senior, and brother to Claude Lorraine Ferneley but little else is known about his life except that he worked in Manchester, York and Leeds. His work is often confused with that of his father and it is believed that both father and son collaborated on many pictures. John Jnr. tended to sign his paintings John Ferneley whilst his father signed them J. Ferneley but John Jnr would sign his paintings in heavy black paint and would add either York or Jnr and sometimes both. It is likely that he received some of his earliest training with his father in the creation of the plates for the famous colour print series Count Sandor's Hunting Exploits in Leicestershire. His works have reached up to £100,000 in auctions. Ferneley's paintings depicted hunting when it was extremely fashionable. Our reference: 01736 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.