Doctor Syntax.
James Ward R.A. Pinx.t et Del.t. Select Proof retouched by J.W.
London Pub.d April, 1823 for J. W. by R. Ackermann.
Lithograph on chine collé. 370 x 480mm (14˝ x 19") with large margins, watermarked 'J Whatman 1822'.
From the series 'Fourteen Horses Dedicated to His Most Gracious Majesty George IV'. Ward described this horse as: 'A celebrated Race-Horse, the Property of Ralph Riddel, Esq.'. Doctor Syntax (1811-1838) raced exclusively in the North of England, winning at least thirty-six races in ten seasons from 1814 to 1823. He was retired to stud in 1824 and proved a successful sire of winners, including Ralph, Chapeau d'Espagne and Beeswing, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup in 1842.
Siltzer p.284. FR. 24.
[Ref: 52879] £480.00
London Pub.d April, 1823 for J. W. by R. Ackermann.
Lithograph on chine collé. 370 x 480mm (14˝ x 19") with large margins, watermarked 'J Whatman 1822'.
From the series 'Fourteen Horses Dedicated to His Most Gracious Majesty George IV'. Ward described this horse as: 'A celebrated Race-Horse, the Property of Ralph Riddel, Esq.'. Doctor Syntax (1811-1838) raced exclusively in the North of England, winning at least thirty-six races in ten seasons from 1814 to 1823. He was retired to stud in 1824 and proved a successful sire of winners, including Ralph, Chapeau d'Espagne and Beeswing, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup in 1842.
Siltzer p.284. FR. 24.
[Ref: 52879] £480.00