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January Premier Auction: Day 1

Fri, Jan 26, 2018 09:00AM EST - Sat, Jan 27, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 400

Samuel Henry Gordon Alken

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
(British, 1810-1894) A pair of Steeplechase Scenes, both signed lower left "Alken", both oil on paper laid on panel, 6 x 10-1/2 in.; elaborate and fine original gilt wood and composition frames with sporting trophy decoration including saddles and riding gear and jockey weights, 16-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.    

Condition

both with crackle, one with paint void left, the other with scattered retouch affecting up to 5% of surface; frames with separations, restoration and old gilt surface with wear