Emilius, Bred by Mr. Udney in 1820, get by Orville, out by Emily by Stamford her dam, by Whiskey, out of Grey Dorimant.The Property of Thomas Thornhill Esq.e. To whom this Print is by Permission dedicated by their obedient and much obliged Serv.t S.& J. Fuller.
I.F. Herring Newmarket Pinx.t Cha.s Hunt Sculp.t
London Published Sep.r 18th. 1832 by S.& J. Fuller at their Sporting Gallery 34 Rathbone Place.
Coloured aquatint. Plate 351 x 426mm (13¾ x 16¾").
Emilius started his life with Colonel John Udney, a member of the Jockey club before Robert Robson, the Newmarket trainer took him on; known for schooling so many classic winners for the Dukes of Grafton and Lord Grosvenor. Emilius was undefeated in 1823 during his first season, however this was short-lived, and in his second year he only won one of his four starts and his racing career came to an abrupt end, however his fame lived on.
Hickman: p408.
[Ref: 18394] £520.00
London Published Sep.r 18th. 1832 by S.& J. Fuller at their Sporting Gallery 34 Rathbone Place.
Coloured aquatint. Plate 351 x 426mm (13¾ x 16¾").
Emilius started his life with Colonel John Udney, a member of the Jockey club before Robert Robson, the Newmarket trainer took him on; known for schooling so many classic winners for the Dukes of Grafton and Lord Grosvenor. Emilius was undefeated in 1823 during his first season, however this was short-lived, and in his second year he only won one of his four starts and his racing career came to an abrupt end, however his fame lived on.
Hickman: p408.
[Ref: 18394] £520.00