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Dog, Equestrian, Sporting Art and Antiques by Highgrove

Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor (36)

Antique Steeplechase Racing Painting, Attr. Henry Alken Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900 item# 1017862
click for details		Highgrove Antiques 615-943-1809 $795 Free shipping in the U.S.
A superbly executed watercolor thought to be by the very famous English sporting artist, Samuel Henry Alken Jnr. (1810-1894). The skill is unmistakable and the talent is obvious; all that's missing is a signature, but unfortunately the margins on this painting were trimmed long ago, or this may be cut from a much larger painting. At any rate, the signature was lost. The painting is housed in a later frame, from the Edwardian era (ca. 1900) of inlaid wood. Framed size is 11 X 9 inches. ...click for details

Antique Racing Steeplechase Point-to-Point Watercolor Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900 item# 1017859
click for details		Highgrove Antiques 615-943-1809 $1,195
A very nice circa 1870 watercolor depicting a typical English steeplechase scene in a wide open rural landscape. Unfortunately this painting is not signed because the artist shows considerable talent and skill. The condition is good with only some foxing spots that show in the sky area. The paper was glazed or varnished, which was not uncommon, as a way to enhance the colors. A break in the paper also shows in the sky area if the light hits it at a certain angle. These faults are barely not ...click for details

Kingcraft, Derby Winner, Race Horse Painting by Herring Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900 item# 1014358
click for details		Highgrove Antiques 615-943-1809 $850
A watercolor of the English racehorse "Kingcraft", winner of the 1870 Epsom Derby, with jockey Tom French up. This was painted by Ben Herring (1830-1871) in 1870. Ben was the youngest son of the great sporting artist John Herring, Snr., and the two collaborated on a number of paintings. This one is housed in a period birdseye maple frame with measures 20 X 17 inches.

Antique English Painting of a Fox in a Forest Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900 item# 1004833
click for details		Highgrove Antiques 615-943-1809 $995
Here is a charming folk art watercolor of a fox, hiding in a forest landscape. Notice the watchful hare to the side! This is signed and dated (18)88. We are not sure who the artist is, but he/she was very talented. Housed in a walnut veneered frame from the same period. Framed size is 17.5 X 23.5 inches. Original price was $1,675.

Small Victorian Watercolor of Pug Dogs and a Cat Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900 item# 1002583
click for details		Highgrove Antiques 615-943-1809 $295 Free shipping in the U.S.
This is a darling little watercolor painting of two naughty pugs, tormenting a kitten that has tried to escape by hiding in what appears to be an armored helmet of some kind. One of the dogs has caught the cat by its tail and the cat is definitely making its unhappiness unknown! The painting is unsigned and dates to the late 1800's. It is in a decorated gesso frame from the same period that measures 8.5 X 7 inches.

Watercolor of a Jack Russell Terrier Dog and a Rat Catalogue: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1930 item# 992067
click for details		Highgrove Antiques 615-943-1809 $295 SALE PRICE
This is a darling old watercolor of a JRT, longingly gazing at a mouse caught in an old timey wire trap. Anyone who has one of these remarkable little dogs understands how they simply live to chase furry critters, so this is soooo characteristic of the breed! This is actually a watercolored ink drawing on heavy textured paper. It is not signed, but it is dated '26. The framed size is 10.5 X 15.25 inches. Original price was $385.

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