"Queen of Trumps" Racehorse W/ Jockey Up 19thC Oil Painting (Signed)

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Art Size: 25"H x 30"W

Frame Sz: 31 1/2"H x 36 1/2"W x 3"D

Antique English equestrian themed oil on … Read more Art Size: 25"H x 30"W

Frame Sz: 31 1/2"H x 36 1/2"W x 3"D

Antique English equestrian themed oil on canvas depicting the celebrated racehorse Queen of Trumps with jockey Lye in yellow silks. Signed by the artist at lower left. Presented in a gilt frame with a titled plaque. The reverse bears an aged handwritten inscription detailing the horse's lineage, breeder, trainer, and racing accomplishments. According to the inscription, "Foaled in 1832, bred by Lord Stamford and trained by John Scott, Queen of Trumps won the Champagne Stakes (1834), the Oaks, and the St. Leger Stakes (1835)."

Condition: Good overall antique condition, exhibiting typical surface wear, toning, and craquelure throughout consistent with age. Frame shows storage wear and areas of loss. See less