May 24, 2022 10:00 EST
Old Masters Paintings & Silver
93
British School
19th/20th Century
Portrait of Persimmon with Jockey Up
Signed indistinctly and dated 1897 (lr)
Oil on canvas
16 x 21 inches (40.6 x 53.3 cm)
Persimmon was a British Thoroughbred race horse, whose career lasted from June 1895 to July 1897, in which he won seven out of nine races. His victories included the 1896 Epsom Derby, the St. Leger Stakes, the Ascot Gold Cup and the Eclipse Stakes.
Sold for $2,812
Estimated at $500 - $800
Includes Buyer's Premium
British School
19th/20th Century
Portrait of Persimmon with Jockey Up
Signed indistinctly and dated 1897 (lr)
Oil on canvas
16 x 21 inches (40.6 x 53.3 cm)
Persimmon was a British Thoroughbred race horse, whose career lasted from June 1895 to July 1897, in which he won seven out of nine races. His victories included the 1896 Epsom Derby, the St. Leger Stakes, the Ascot Gold Cup and the Eclipse Stakes.
Glue relined. Dense old varnish layer; difficult to interpret under UV light. Some lines and contours appear to have been reinforced. Touches of restoration to the jockey's face and to the shadows on his clothing.
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Auction: Old Masters Paintings & Silver, May 24, 2022
