FOUR WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, HANDCOLORED SPORTING ENGRAVING/LITHOGRAPHS, INCLUDING DRESSAGE & RACING.19th Century. Two pairs of wood framed, of the period, handcolored engravings and lithographs depicting mounted horses. The first pair are 19th Century English handcolored lithographs, framed in silver leafed frames, depicting mounted racehorses, entitled The Portraiture of the famous horse, Old Partner. The second entitled Childers, the fleetest horse that ever run at Newmarket. Both measure 13 1/2" high x 15 1/2" wide framed.
The second pair are framed differently than the first pair, in moss green/giltwood mouldings and depict horses engaging in dressage. Entiled Le Galop desuni du devant and La Croupade, measuring 12 5/16" high x 13 13/16" wide. (4 total)
Estimate $200-300
Toning to the English prints. Nice color to the French pair. The glass is intact to all and frames in good condition. Not examined out of frame, though none appear to be laid down, no tears visible by sight, and the color is good.
