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Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens
'Avontes' a bay stallion with a groom in a stable interior

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Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens (1829-1915) Avontes, a bay stallion with a groom in a stable interior signed and dated 'C Lutyens 79' (lower right) Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 40 x 50 in Framed Size - 49 x 59 in Provenance Anonymous sale; Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 14 September 2010, lot 218; The Collection of Charlie Watts. Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, was renowned not only for his musical prowess but also for his profound affection for animals, particularly Collies. He and his wife, Shirley, resided at Halsdon Manor in Devon, where they managed a stud farm for Arabian horses. Their estate was also home to numerous dogs, reflecting their deep commitment to animal welfare. Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens was a distinguished British painter best known for his refined and dynamic portrayals of horses, particularly in military and sporting scenes. Born in 1829 into a well-connected family, Lutyens combined artistic talent with a deep understanding of horses, cultivated during his early years as a cavalry officer in the British Army. His military background gave him firsthand knowledge of equine anatomy, movement, and behavior—qualities that translated into his art with remarkable authenticity. Lutyens specialized in equestrian portraits and scenes that captured the elegance, power, and disciplined grace of cavalry horses and their riders. His work resonated especially with Britain’s upper classes, who shared his admiration for horsemanship. While Lutyens did not become a household name, his work was respected in artistic and military circles alike, and he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and other institutions throughout the 19th century. His paintings, often commissioned, celebrated both individual horses and the proud traditions of British equestrian culture. Perhaps most famously, Lutyens was the father of Sir Edwin Lutyens, one of the greatest British architects of the 20th century—a legacy of creativity that extended beyond the canvas. Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens passed away in 1915, leaving behind a legacy of art that continues to evoke the beauty and nobility of the horse, captured with a soldier’s precision and an artist’s soul.

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