The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram R. Firestone

The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram R. Firestone

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SAMUEL HENRY ALKEN | THE RACE AND THE FINISH: A PAIR OF PAINTINGS

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September 9, 04:40 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

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SAMUEL HENRY ALKEN

British

1810 - 1894

THE RACE AND THE FINISH: A PAIR OF PAINTINGS


both: oil on canvas

the first, canvas: 9⅜ by 18⅛ in.; 23.8 by 46 cm;

the second, 9 by 18 in.; 22.8 by 45.7 cm

framed, each: 12⅝ by 21⅝ in.; 32.1 by 54.9 cm

While this particular race cannot be identified, the winning horse has the colors of red with a yellow cap. These were the colors of Edward ‘Lucky Teddy’ Brayley who was a theatrical impressario who owned a number of racehorses and was well known for his betting. His greatest success in racing was to win the Grand National in 1872 with Casse Tete.


We are grateful to Graham Budd for his assistance researching this lot.