Oil Sporting Portrait of Lady Butt’s Horse Racing Champion Filly Jacinth of Brook Stud, Cheveley C1973 Framed by Peter Biegel

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Equine Oil Painting By Peter Biegel (1913–1987): Studies of “Jacinth”, 1973
A Commemorative Portrait of Lady Butt’s Champion Filly, Brook … Read more Equine Oil Painting By Peter Biegel (1913–1987): Studies of “Jacinth”, 1973
A Commemorative Portrait of Lady Butt’s Champion Filly, Brook Stud, Cheveley
Original Oil on Canvas — Signed and Dated 1973
Presented in the Original Gilt Frame with Engraved Brass Plaque
A Celebrated Equestrian Portrait by Peter Biegel
Offered here is a rare and spirited original oil painting by the distinguished British sporting artist Peter Biegel, titled Studies of “Jacinth”, 1973.
This exceptional work captures multiple studies of the celebrated filly Jacinth, one of the defining racehorses of early 1970s Britain. Painted during her Classic season, it exemplifies Biegel’s hallmark blend of technical precision, movement, and atmosphere—qualities that established him as one of the leading successors to Britain’s great sporting art tradition.
Subject and Medium
The painting commemorates Jacinth (1970–1992), Lady Butt’s champion filly of Brook Stud, Cheveley.
Foaled in Ireland by Red God (by Nasrullah) out of Jaffa (by Right Royal), she was bred by bookmaker William Hill and trained by Bruce Hobbs.
Racing Record Highlights:
1972 Cheveley Park Stakes — Britain’s Top Two-Year-Old Filly (Timeform 133)
1973 Coronation Stakes (Royal Ascot) — Winner
1973 Falmouth Stakes (Newmarket) — Winner
Runner-up in both the 1,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes
After retirement, Jacinth became a valuable broodmare at Brook Stud, continuing the distinguished Butt family breeding line.

Medium:
Oil on Winsor & Newton “HERGA” prepared canvas, stamped verso “HERGA – Prepared by Winsor & Newton, London.”
Presented in its original gilt frame with an engraved brass plaque listing Jacinth’s 1972–73 racing record—a hallmark of authenticity and period presentation.

Composition and Technique
Biegel’s Studies of “Jacinth” is composed in his signature “sketch montage” format—an artistic device he perfected to capture motion, anatomy, and personality within a unified composition.
Across the canvas, Biegel presents multiple views of Jacinth—head profiles, galloping forms, and poised outlines—merging to convey a living portrait of power and grace.
A warm, naturalistic palette of golden umbers, chestnut browns, ivory whites, and muted greens is balanced by soft blue-grey tones that evoke the open air of the British racing landscape.
Light impasto along the flanks heightens the sense of musculature and motion, while delicate brushwork captures Jacinth’s intelligent, alert expression.
The combination of painterly energy and anatomical discipline exemplifies Biegel’s mastery—an image that is at once spirited and refined, alive with vitality and poise.

Signature
Signed “Peter Biegel” lower left, and inscribed upper left:
“Studies of ‘Jacinth’ 1973.”
The confident, flowing signature is characteristic of Biegel’s work from the 1970s and provides assurance.

About the Artist
Peter Biegel (1913–1987) ranks among the leading British sporting artists of the twentieth century.
A pupil of Lucy Kemp-Welch—famed for her equine studies and association with War Horse—Biegel mastered the disciplined study of anatomy and movement, later developing a modern, expressive style uniquely his own.
Favoured by racing patrons, aristocratic families, and equestrian enthusiasts, he received numerous commissions from owners and breeders across Britain. His works are prized for their lively draughtsmanship, atmospheric colour, and acute observation of character.

Collections and Exhibitions:
The National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs, NY
Various private collections throughout Britain and the United States
Biegel’s paintings remain among the most collectible examples of post-war British sporting art, admired for their blend of classical discipline and modern vitality.

Frame
Original gilt frame with moulded profile and engraved brass plaque detailing Jacinth’s 1972–73 racing record.
Fitted with protective glass.
The soft gold tones of the frame complement the painting’s earthy palette, providing an elegant and period-appropriate presentation.

Dimensions:
Frame: 71 cm (W) × 56 cm (H) × 4.5 cm (D)

Provenance
From a notable Winchester-area racing family
Southern shire auction house label verso
Curatorial review and authentication by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Privately Loaned & Exhibited at the “British Sporting Art and the Thoroughbred Tradition” exhibition, Famous Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire.
This combination of private heritage and museum exhibition record firmly establishes the painting’s provenance, cultural value, and collectible importance.
Collectors’ Notes
Signed 1973 original by a leading British sporting artist
Features the Classic-winning filly Jacinth, Lady Butt’s Brook Stud champion
Exemplifies Biegel’s “sketch montage” style—dynamic and expressive
Original gilt frame with engraved racing plaque
Documented, exhibited fine example
A rare opportunity to buy a work from one of Britain’s most respected equestrian painters
This is not merely a painting but a living piece of racing history—crafted by an artist who understood horses both technically and spiritually.

Includes Documentation and provenance
An Equestrian Masterpiece
Peter Biegel’s Studies of “Jacinth”, 1973 epitomises the union of art, sport, and British heritage.
It stands as both a tribute to a champion filly and a testament to the mastery of an artist whose understanding of the Thoroughbred remains unmatched.
A signed, exhibited, and documented original—an opportunity for the serious collector of British sporting art. See less