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19th century English Antique horse racing scene in a landscape with Jockey up

circa 1840

$6,950
£5,313.65
€6,120.25
CA$9,739.08
A$10,872.77
CHF 5,697.17
MX$133,093.35
NOK 72,354.08
SEK 68,220.71
DKK 45,676.02

About the Item

19th century English Antique Horse racing scene in a landscape with Jockey up. Wonderful and very well painted English Horse Racing scene. Similar in style to the work of John Frederick Herring this piece is a classic mid 19th century Sporting scene. Oils on canvas and framed in a great 19th century gold leaf antique frame.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Circle Of:
    John Frederick Herring Sr. (1795 - 1865, British)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting has been recently cleaned and revarnished.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507311384832

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