Oct 9, 2025 10:00 EST
American Paintings / American Silver
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Horse Racing Interest: International Silver Co. Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tray
Collection: From the Estate of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1912-1999)
1950s
Rectangular with stylized blossom-form handles, engraved "Sunset Handicap, Hollywood Park, July 23, 1957, 1 5/8 Miles $100,000 Added Won by Find, Owned by Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Trainer W.C. Winfrey, Jockey Ralph Neves Time 2:40." Length 23 1/2 inches, approximately 104 ounces.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt (1912-1999) was a towering figure in American horse racing, whose influence spanned more than seven decades. Born into the storied Vanderbilt family, he inherited Sagamore Farm in Maryland at age 21 and transformed it into one of the nation’s premier breeding and racing operations. His most famous horse, Native Dancer, won 21 of 22 races and became a national sensation (Doyle sold Native Dancer’s Preakness Stakes trophy in May 2018).
Vanderbilt was also a visionary racetrack executive—serving as president of both Belmont Park and Pimlico Race Course (which he owned) —where he pioneered innovations like the photo finish and the starting gate. He orchestrated the legendary 1938 match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral at Pimlico, a defining moment in racing history. Vanderbilt returned to the sport after World War II, later chairing the New York Racing Association and earning recognition as “the man who did the most for racing” on four separate occasions.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s remarkable gelding Find was a model of endurance and class, racing from age three through eleven and earning over $800,000—making him one of the richest geldings of his era. In 1957, Find had a standout season at Hollywood Park, California, where he captured multiple stakes, including the Inglewood Handicap, the American Handicap, and the Sunset Handicap, a grueling 1⅝-mile test of stamina, for which he won this trophy. That year, Find competed coast to coast, placing in 27 stakes across 15 tracks, and was widely regarded as one of the top handicap horses in the country. His success was yet another testament to Vanderbilt’s Sagamore Farm breeding program.
$3,000 - $5,000
Collection: From the Estate of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1912-1999)
1950s
Rectangular with stylized blossom-form handles, engraved "Sunset Handicap, Hollywood Park, July 23, 1957, 1 5/8 Miles $100,000 Added Won by Find, Owned by Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Trainer W.C. Winfrey, Jockey Ralph Neves Time 2:40." Length 23 1/2 inches, approximately 104 ounces.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt (1912-1999) was a towering figure in American horse racing, whose influence spanned more than seven decades. Born into the storied Vanderbilt family, he inherited Sagamore Farm in Maryland at age 21 and transformed it into one of the nation’s premier breeding and racing operations. His most famous horse, Native Dancer, won 21 of 22 races and became a national sensation (Doyle sold Native Dancer’s Preakness Stakes trophy in May 2018).
Vanderbilt was also a visionary racetrack executive—serving as president of both Belmont Park and Pimlico Race Course (which he owned) —where he pioneered innovations like the photo finish and the starting gate. He orchestrated the legendary 1938 match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral at Pimlico, a defining moment in racing history. Vanderbilt returned to the sport after World War II, later chairing the New York Racing Association and earning recognition as “the man who did the most for racing” on four separate occasions.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s remarkable gelding Find was a model of endurance and class, racing from age three through eleven and earning over $800,000—making him one of the richest geldings of his era. In 1957, Find had a standout season at Hollywood Park, California, where he captured multiple stakes, including the Inglewood Handicap, the American Handicap, and the Sunset Handicap, a grueling 1⅝-mile test of stamina, for which he won this trophy. That year, Find competed coast to coast, placing in 27 stakes across 15 tracks, and was widely regarded as one of the top handicap horses in the country. His success was yet another testament to Vanderbilt’s Sagamore Farm breeding program.
American Silver
Generally good condition overall with light surface marking and scratching as expected from use; good heavy gauge
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Auction: American Paintings / American Silver, Oct 9, 2025
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Auction of American Paintings & Prints on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10am in New York
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NEW YORK, NY – Doyle will hold an auction of American Paintings & Prints on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10am in New York. The sale will present works from the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including fine examples of portraiture; still lifes; nautical paintings and Hudson River, Western and regional landscapes. Also offered will be a selection of Audubon, Currier & Ives and topographical prints.
American Silver – Thursday, Oct 9 in New York
American Silver will be exhibited and auctioned concurrently with American Paintings & Prints. Showcased will be a wide array of silver spanning the 18th through 20th centuries, with notable examples by prominent makers from the colonial era to the modern period. Read More
American Furniture & Decorative Arts – Friday, Oct 10 in Boston
Doyle Boston will host our semiannual auction of American Furniture & Decorative Arts! The inaugural ‘Americana in Boston’ auction will feature an outstanding selection of 18th and 19th century American furniture and decorative arts. Read More
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