25th Jul, 2014 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 573
 

573

John Dalby (1810-1865) A portrait of the horse "Jack Spigot " in a stable Oil on canvas, 25cm...

John Dalby (1810-1865)
A portrait of the horse "Jack Spigot" in a stable
Oil on canvas, 25cm by 35cm


Provenance: Collection of a Mrs. J.S. Alston
Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd., London
A. J. Gilbey in 1973

"Jack Spigot" by Ardrossan out of "Sister", bred and owned by the Hon. Thomas Orde-Powlett, foaled in 1818, won in 1820 Sweep at Doncaster. In 1821, won The Great St. Leger and Foal Stakes at Doncaster. In 1822, won The Convivial Stakes at Newcastle.

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800


 

In restored condition. Re-lined, cleaned and re-varnished. There is a very tiny area of paint which is close to flaking in the top left hand corner. Generally good and sound.

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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 25th Jul, 2014

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