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Rare Framed Racing Pigeons Oil Portraits Dated 1913
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Rare Framed Racing Pigeons Oil Portraits Dated 1913

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 February 2026 · Branching Out Antiques
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Description

A rare find, in its original Edwardian frame.

Portrait of 5 racing pigeons from the NFC, the National Flying Club, belonging to a Mr J Edwards, a pigeon fancier from Southsea. These messenger pigeons were raced in Rennes, France, Nantes and Bordeaux, and Bournemouth during the year of 1913.

The portraits are naively painted in oil on wooden panels and have retained their freshness thanks to having been framed and glazed, and have never been taken out of their original oak frame. The inner mount is beautifully adorned with fretwork.

Pinned to the back board is the original racing program in the form of a large label for the fancier to attach to the pigeons’ travelling cage.

A remarkable historical piece for the collector.

Height 35cm. Width 45.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated these Framed Racing Pigeon Portraits to the 1910s.

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A rare find, in its original Edwardian frame.
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Portrait of 5 racing pigeons from the NFC, the National Flying Club, belonging to a Mr J Edwards, a pigeon fancier from Southsea.
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These messenger pigeons were raced in Rennes, France, Nantes and Bordeaux, and Bournemouth during the year of 1913.

fig 1. An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913.
fig 1. Rare Framed Racing Pigeons Oil Portraits Dated 1913

The portraits are naively painted in oil on wooden panels and have retained their freshness thanks to having been framed and glazed, and have never been taken out of their original oak frame. The inner mount is beautifully adorned with fretwork.

fig 2. An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913.
fig 2. Rare Framed Racing Pigeons Oil Portraits Dated 1913

Pinned to the back board is the original racing program in the form of a large label for the fancier to attach to the pigeons’ travelling cage.

A remarkable historical piece for the collector.

Height 35cm. Width 45.5cm

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated these Framed Racing Pigeon Portraits to the 1910s.

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SA1109540
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Archive I An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Framed Racing Pigeons Oil Portraits Dated 1913

Archive II An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913. View II
Archive III An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913. View III
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Archive XII An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913. View XII
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An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913.
RARE FRAMED RACING PIGEONS OIL PORTRAITS DATED 1913
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An antique wooden framed multi-portrait oil painting depicting five racing pigeons with the lettering NFC and the year 1913.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWood, Oil paint, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMultiple oval apertures, Hand-painted lettering, Fretwork frame details
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in)

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Edwardian animal portraiture often reflected cultural interests such as agriculture, field sports, and specialised breeding, including pigeon racing clubs.

These pieces typically utilized oil on canvas or board, housed within moulded hardwood frames, often featuring hand-painted lettering and decorative wood elements.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the ageing of the oil medium, backing materials, frame construction, and period-appropriate typography or dating.

They make striking focal points on gallery walls or narrow vertical spaces, adding historical texture and conversational character to eclectic or traditional rooms.

Keep them out of direct sunlight, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and dust the wooden frames gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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