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English Portrait of a Prize Winning Greyhound, "The Sultan" by J. Thompson, 1838

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A wonderful oil on canvas portrait of a brindle-coat racing greyhound signed and dated lower left "J. Thompson 1838" and again to the reverse ["The Sultan" Winner of the "All England Cup", J. Thompson 1838.] presented in a fine quality giltwood frame of recent manufacture. Canvas measures 20" x 16". The "All England Cup" was a coursing competition event involving the hunting of hares with greyhounds.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.44 in (54.46 cm)Width: 25.38 in (64.47 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Sporting Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1838
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some areas of non-detracting retouching and surface dirt.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002145557832

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