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Harry Hall
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Harry Hall
- Attila Winner of the Derby Stakes at Epsom in 1842 on Newmarket Heath with W. Scott Up
signed H. Hall inscribed Newmarket and dated 1842 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 23 by 30 in.
- 58.4 by 76.2 cm
Provenance
Mr. David Dysart Morse (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, April 11, 1984, lot 177, illustrated)
Condition
The work is in good condition, the canvas is lined, light craquelure throughout, some marks form stretcher bars. UNDER UV: areas of inpainting and wash in the sky and around horse and rider.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Attila, the leggy bay colt was foaled in 1839, by Colwick (b.1828) and out of Progress (b. 1833, by Langar) was trained by John Scott and ridden to the Derby win in 1842 by his son William Scott. Attila was owned by Col. George Anson when the three year old went off at 5/1 odds earning over 70,000 pounds. The classic winner went on to sire other champions, such as the 1850 victor of the French Oaks Fleur de Marie and the 1850 French 2,000 Guineas chmapion, Saint Germain, a three-year old chestnut colt out of the 1837 St. Patrick mare, Currency.