Harry Hall (British, 1815-1882)
Three mares by a stream
Signed and dated 'Hall 1861-2' (lower left)
Oil on canvas
81 x 122cm (31 7/8 x 48 1/16in).
Footnotes:
The grey horse in the centre of this painting was possibly John Arkwright's grey mare. John died in 1858, one month after the first of his children had married, and was mourned by his widow and twelve children. It is possible this painting might have been commissioned as a memorial picture for their father.

With thanks to Catherine Beale for her historical guidance and research with this lot.
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The canvas has not been lined. There paint surface has some dirt and discoloured varnish.

Examination by UV light suggests there has been some retouching to the sky above the stable (left side). UV light also suggests there has been some surface work to the body of the two bay horses, but examination under a magnifying gflass and daylight suggests this is very old, and possibly 'finishing touches' added as the picture was completed.

The frame is plaster gilt and thought to be original.