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James Seymour
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- James Seymour
- Portrait of the racehorse Flying Childers with a groom; together with a Portrait of a groom on the racehorse Partner
- Two, both gouache on laid paper;
each signed lower right: J.S
Provenance
With the Parker Gallery, London, where acquired by the late Lord Jersey.
Condition
Both these works have been well preserved. The medium has remained strong and fresh - as one would expect with gouache (bodycolour) which does not generally fade with exposure to light. There is evidence is very minor foxing to each sheet, but this is only noticeable on very close inspection. (Please note that these works have not been examined out of their frames).
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In these beautifully preserved works, Seymour depicts two of the eighteenth century’s great racehorses. Flying Childers was known as ‘the fastest horse that was ever bred in the world,’ having never lost a race. Through his many victories at Newmarket in the 1720s he became the first popular hero of racing. Bred in 1714 by Colonel Leonard Childers from the Darley Arabian out of Betty Leedes, like his sire, he was a bay, recognised by his four white socks, a white nose and distinctive white scars. In 1715 he was acquired by William, 2ndDuke of Devonshire who eventually retired him to stud at Chatsworth where he died in 1741.
Partner was bred in 1718 from Jigg and Curwen’s Bay Barb, his grand-sire was the Byerley Turk. His breeder, Charles Pelham of Lincolnshire, sold him to Mr Cotton of Sussex, who in turn offered him to Lord Halifax. Lord Halifax raced the colt with great success over four mile courses and Partner won six of his seven races before being retired to stud.
Partner was bred in 1718 from Jigg and Curwen’s Bay Barb, his grand-sire was the Byerley Turk. His breeder, Charles Pelham of Lincolnshire, sold him to Mr Cotton of Sussex, who in turn offered him to Lord Halifax. Lord Halifax raced the colt with great success over four mile courses and Partner won six of his seven races before being retired to stud.