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Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Lot 385

Albert Clark

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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(British, 1867-1919) The Thoroughbred Racehorse "Pretty Polly", in a stable yard, signed lower left "Albert Clark", oil on canvas, 16-7/8 x 21 in.; modern burl veneer type frame, lined with wax and linen, crackle, scattered light retouch. Notes: Pretty Polly won 22 of her 24 races, placing second twice, in Paris in 1904 and in the 1906 Ascot Gold Cup. In 1904, she became the fifth filly to win the British Fillies Triple Crown.. Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

lined with wax and linen, crackle, scattered light retouch