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Lionel Dalhousie Robertson Edwards R.I., R.C.A. 1878-1966
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Lionel Dalhousie Robertson Edwards R.I., R.C.A.
- The start of the 2000 Guineas, Newmarket
- signed and indistinctly dated l.r.: Lionel Edwards 55
- watercolour heightened with bodycolour
- 43 by 59cm., 17 by 23in.
Catalogue Note
The 2000 Guineas of 1955 was won by Our Babu who was fouled in 1952 by My Babu out of Glen Line. He was ridden by Doug Smith, owned by David Robinson and trained by Geoffrey T. Brooke. Smith wore green silks with red sleeves and a blue cap and can be seen in the present work in fifth place. Tamerlane owned by Lord Porchester came second followed by Klairon in third place.