George Edwards Hering

Description George Edwards Hering (1805-1879) The Giudecca, Venice Oil on canvas Signed andindistinctly dated 1857 Inscribed on label attached to reverse 72.5x 129.5 cm (28 1/4 x 51 in) ProvenanceJames Blyth, Woolhampton House, Berkshire;thence by descent. George Edwards Hering studied in Venice for two years afterstudying in Munich and travelling in Switzerland with his patronLord Erskine. He later travelled to Rome, wherehe met John Paget, a publisher of travel books, for whom he worked on many illustrations. Heringreturned to London in 1836 and became a regular exhibitor at theRA, BI and SS. After Hering's death, twosales of his works were held at Christie's, 7th May 1880and 25th April 1881. condition report Relined, fine craqueleurethroughout, shrinkage throughout, scatteredretouchings to sky area, may benefit from a lightclean

George Edwards Hering (London 1805-1879) View of the Naval and Military Hospital, Stonehouse, Plymouth signed with initials, inscribed and dated 'The Naval and MilitaryHospitals. Stonehouse/Plymouth 12. Oct r . 1850 G.E.H.'(lower right) pencil and watercolour heightened with white, on paper,unframed 6¾ x 9 7/8 in. (17.2 x 25.2 cm.); An unframed watercolour of themedieval lighthouse on St. Catherine's Hill, near Kniton [sic] onthe Isle of Wight; An unframed watercolour of Hove, both by otherhands; and An unframed drawing of Harwich, from the circle ofWilliam Joy (4)

George Edwards Hering (1805-1879) Italian lake scene Oil on canvas Signed an dated 1853 lower right 42cm x 68cm Provenance: The collection of J. Crossley Eno, by 1915; The collection of Frederick John Nettlefold; Thence by descent Literature: A catalogue of the picture and drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettlefold, illustrated page 165 This painting may possibly be one of the two Italian lake scenes which Hering exhibited at the British Institution in 1853:- No. 166, 'Isola di San Guilo, Lago d'Orta' No. 268, 'Isola dei Pescatori, Lago Magiore' condition report

George Edwards Hering (1805-1879) oil on panel On the Italian coast signed and dated 1850 11.5 x 9.5ins Estimate £200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogueformats do not include condition reports. The absence of acondition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfectcondition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections orthe effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged torequest a condition report on any lots upon which they intend tobid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed byGorringes Conditions of Sale.

George Edwards Hering (British, 1805-1879) The Convent Garden at Palla, Lake Orta, Piedmont signed and dated 'G. E. Hering 1873' (lower left) oil on canvas 23¾ x 38¾ in. (60.5 x 98.5 cm.) Lot Notes His family originated in Germany but was established in London. He would work in Munich, would travel around Italy and the Orient. He showed frequently at the Royal Academy and at the British Institute. His work is in Hamburg Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Melbourne museum to name a few.