Grand Leicestershire Steeple Chase: "The Climax of Disaster" by Alken & Bentley, 1830
£395.00
Description
We are delighted to offer this exceptional hand-coloured aquatint, "The Climax of Disaster," Plate VII from the famous series The Grand Leicestershire Steeple Chase, On the 12th of March, 1829. This print captures the dramatic and often humorous chaos of early English steeplechasing, making it a compelling piece of British sporting art.
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Grand Leicestershire Steeple Chase: "The Climax of Disaster" by Alken & Bentley, 1830
A Highly Collectable 19th-Century Sporting Aquatint
We are delighted to offer this exceptional hand-coloured aquatint, "The Climax of Disaster," Plate VII from the famous series The Grand Leicestershire Steeple Chase, On the 12th of March, 1829. This print captures the dramatic and often humorous chaos of early English steeplechasing, making it a compelling piece of British sporting art.
This print is a superb example of a sporting classic, detailing the exhilarating moment of misfortune in the inaugural Grand Leicestershire Steeple Chase—the precursor to the Grand National. The action-packed scene, combined with the clear hand-colouring, makes this a truly engaging historical document and a highly decorative piece for any enthusiast of equestrian sports or fine Georgian/Regency period collecting. Presented in a sympathetic later frame.
Condition Report
Great condition
Measurement
Height: 38 cm / 15 inches
Width: 48 cm / 18.9 inches
Depth: 2 cm / 0.6 inches
Weight: 1.2 k.g / 2.6 lbs
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