19th-Century American Equestrian Trotting Horse Oil on Canvas

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Antique 19th-Century Harness Racing Oil Painting, Signed H.W.S., dated 1870s (last number is not readable)

OverviewAn exceptional piece of 19th-century … Read more Antique 19th-Century Harness Racing Oil Painting, Signed H.W.S., dated 1870s (last number is not readable)

OverviewAn exceptional piece of 19th-century American equestrian art, this original oil painting beautifully portrays a harness racing trotter and rider mid-stride. Featuring a beautifully aged patina, the landscape showcases a sprawling racetrack beneath a glowing amber-yellow sky.Key DetailsMedium: Original Oil on CanvasSubject: Equestrian, Harness Racing, Trotting HorsePeriod/Date: Circa 1870s (Dated 1870; final digit obscured)Signature: Signed lower right with monogram H.W.S.Framing: Housed in a heavy, period-correct dark stained wood frame with a gilded inner lip.Bonus Features: Includes an attached vintage top-mounted picture light (sold as-is/untested).ConditionVery good antique condition. The canvas shows a beautiful age-appropriate craquelure and patina. The frame is structurally sound with minor surface wear consistent with age, enhancing its authentic historical character.

Size:
With frame: 34.5 x 26.5 x 4
No frame: 26.5 x 19.5 See less