Lot #6088 - English School (DAB)
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Fine Art | Australian & International
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Sale Date:18 Sep 2023 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:6088
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Lot Description:English School (DAB)
(Early 20th Century
Portrait of Louvois (1910-1927)
Oil on canvas on board
22 x 28 cm Frame: 26 x 32 cm
Initialled lower left
Condition: Good, small loss near right rear hoof, later frame -
Notes:Louvois was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He showed very promising form as a two-year-old in 1912 when he won four races including the Dewhurst Stakes as well as finishing third in the Middle Park Plate. In the following spring he was placed first in the 2000 Guineas despite serious doubts about whether he had actually crossed the line in front, and was then awarded second place in an extremely controversial race for the Epsom Derby. He went on to win the Prince of Wales's Stakes and finish second in the Eclipse Stakes before running unplaced when favourite for the St Leger. After his retirement from racing he had some success as a breeding stallion. Louvois died in March 1927 at the Lochbroom Stud, The Curragh, Ireland
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Art
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