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Extraordinary Steeple-Chase. For One Thousand Sovereigns between Mr. Osbaldeston's 'Clasher' and Capt.n Ross's 'Clinker'. From Great Dalby Windmill, to within a mile of Tilton on the Hill. (The 5 miles was done in 16 minutes). Dedicated with Permission to Geo. Osbaldeston, Esq.r, and the Gentlemen of the Pytchley Hunt, By their very obliged & obedient servant. R. Ackermann.
Engraved by Mess.rs H. Alken & E. Duncan. London, published 1830, by R. Ackermann, 96 Strand_ and R. Ackermann Jun.r, 191 Regent Street. From a Painting by E. Gill of Northampton, in the possession of G. Osbaldeston, Esq.
London, 1830.
Scarce & fine hand coloured aquatint. 505 x 760mm (20 x 30"). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Scene of the steeplechase horse race between horses Clasher and Clinker, ridden by George Osbaldeston (1786-1866) and Dick Christian (1779-1862) respectively. Osbaldeston, an MP for East Retford 1812-1818, was renowned for his racing abilites. His victory at the 1826 steeplechase race depicted here won him 1,000 guineas. Christian had a relatively respectful career in the country caring for and riding horses, though he died impoverished.
Siltzer: p. 332.
[Ref: 55109] £1,250.00
Engraved by Mess.rs H. Alken & E. Duncan. London, published 1830, by R. Ackermann, 96 Strand_ and R. Ackermann Jun.r, 191 Regent Street. From a Painting by E. Gill of Northampton, in the possession of G. Osbaldeston, Esq.
London, 1830.
Scarce & fine hand coloured aquatint. 505 x 760mm (20 x 30"). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Scene of the steeplechase horse race between horses Clasher and Clinker, ridden by George Osbaldeston (1786-1866) and Dick Christian (1779-1862) respectively. Osbaldeston, an MP for East Retford 1812-1818, was renowned for his racing abilites. His victory at the 1826 steeplechase race depicted here won him 1,000 guineas. Christian had a relatively respectful career in the country caring for and riding horses, though he died impoverished.
Siltzer: p. 332.
[Ref: 55109] £1,250.00