Lot 106

American School

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(19th century)

Horse and Groom, said to be Young Lightfoot, a foal of Lady Lightfoot, unsigned, oil on canvas, 19-7/8 x 28 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 23-5/8 x 31-5/8 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Note: Lady Lightfoot was bred by John Tayloe III and foaled at Belair Stud in Maryland. She was born in 1812 and raced through her 11th year. She died circa 1832-33.

Condition

lined with paste and linen with associated flaking, surface dirt, yellowed varnish, crackle, cupping; frame with abrasions
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