What is traditional sporting art?

Sporting art encompasses figurative representations of field sports, equestrian pursuits, and rural activities, originating predominantly in eighteenth to twentieth-century Britain and North America.

What materials were commonly used for mid-century sporting sketches?

Artists frequently used graphite pencil, charcoal, and white chalk or gouache highlights on toned paper to render motion, light, and animal anatomy swiftly.

How do you identify authentic mid-century equestrian drawings?

Authentic works typically feature handwritten artist signatures, dates, and inscriptions alongside natural paper ageing and period-appropriate framing techniques.

How do you style equestrian sporting drawings in modern interiors?

Position framed sporting drawings in a study, hallway, or library alongside dark wood furniture and leather seating to complement traditional decorative schemes.

How should pencil and chalk drawings on paper be preserved?

Frame drawings behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials, displaying them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading.

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Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Name: Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194166
Price: 4000 GBP
Availability: InStock

1940 - 1960

For Sale by Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Description

Mid-Century Signed Michael Lyne Framed Hunting Drawing “American Foxhounds” – Pencil & Chalk Sporting Artwork

Overview

A superb original mid-century English sporting drawing by Michael Lyne (1912–1989), titled “American Foxhounds.” This collectible work is hand-signed by the artist in the lower corner and presents a classic foxhunting scene full of movement and atmosphere. Executed in pencil & heightened with white chalk highlights on paper, it is mounted behind glass and housed in its original oak frame.

Subject and Medium

The composition depicts a master of the hunt on horseback, bugle raised, with a lively pack of American Foxhounds working a scent trail. Lyne’s confident linework and understanding of equine and canine anatomy create a scene that feels immediate and authentic c1950.

Composition and Technique

Lyne anchors the drawing around the mounted huntsman, using flowing lines and careful spacing to guide the eye through the pack. The pencil work provides control and crisp definition, while the chalk accents add contrast and depth—lifting details such as the horse’s form, the rider’s clothing, and the hounds’ coats. The result is an evocative piece of traditional country sporting art with strong decorative impact.

Dimensions (Framed)

Height: 27 cm

Width: 31.5 cm

Depth: 1.5 cm

Fitted with the original hanging thread to the reverse, ready to display.

Signature

Hand-signed by Michael Lyne in the lower corner, confirming authenticity and adding collector appeal.

Artist: Michael Lyne (1912–1989)

Charles Edward Michael Lyne was a noted British sporting artist and author, celebrated for foxhunting and rural life subjects. He studied at Cheltenham School of Art and became widely collected for his energetic, knowledgeable depictions of horses and hounds.

Provenance

Private collection

Sealpoint Picture Framing was a long-standing business located at 161 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham.

Purchased from a notable auction house and retains the original auction label to the verso & curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Condition Report

Fine vintage condition overall

Minor creases and surface marks to the paper

Light wear and small knocks to the wooden frame

All consistent with age and previous display, with strong overall presentation.

Why Buy This Piece

Original signed Michael Lyne sporting artwork

Classic foxhunting subject featuring American Foxhounds

Pencil and chalk technique with excellent detail and motion

Presented behind glass in the original oak frame

Auction provenance with label to reverse

Ideal for collectors, country interiors, offices, and sporting art enthusiasts

Shipping

Worldwide shipping available. Professionally packed and fully insured for safe delivery.

Browse Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD for more quality antiques and vintage decorative pieces. Messages welcome for any questions or additional photos.

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Michael Lyne Hunting Drawing to the 1950s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09359162

Dealer's Item Date1950s

Sellingantiques Date1950s

Sellingantiques agingItem is 76 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:

Dated 1950 beside the artist's signature lower left: fixes the year.

Pencil and chalk highlights on buff paper: traditional mid-century draughtsmanship.

Framer's label showing an 061 phone code: framed before the 1995 dialling code change.

Natural scattered foxing spots on the paper: decades of exposure to air.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

31.5cm (12.40")

Depth

1.5cm (0.59")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1194166

Dealers Internal Reference

773

Dealers Notes

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Description

Mid-Century Signed Michael Lyne Framed Hunting Drawing “American Foxhounds” – Pencil & Chalk Sporting Artwork

Overview

“

A superb original mid-century English sporting drawing by Michael Lyne (1912–1989), titled “American Foxhounds.

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

” This collectible work is hand-signed by the artist in the lower corner and presents a classic foxhunting scene full of movement and atmosphere. Executed in pencil & heightened with white chalk highlights on paper, it is mounted behind glass and housed in its original oak frame.

fig 1. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 1. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Subject and Medium

The composition depicts a master of the hunt on horseback, bugle raised, with a lively pack of American Foxhounds working a scent trail. Lyne’s confident linework and understanding of equine and canine anatomy create a scene that feels immediate and authentic c1950.

fig 2. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 2. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Composition and Technique

Lyne anchors the drawing around the mounted huntsman, using flowing lines and careful spacing to guide the eye through the pack. The pencil work provides control and crisp definition, while the chalk accents add contrast and depth—lifting details such as the horse’s form, the rider’s clothing, and the hounds’ coats. The result is an evocative piece of traditional country sporting art with strong decorative impact.

fig 3. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 3. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Dimensions (Framed)

Height: 27 cm

Width: 31.5 cm

Depth: 1.5 cm

Fitted with the original hanging thread to the reverse, ready to display.

Signature

Hand-signed by Michael Lyne in the lower corner, confirming authenticity and adding collector appeal.

fig 4. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 4. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Artist: Michael Lyne (1912–1989)

Charles Edward Michael Lyne was a noted British sporting artist and author, celebrated for foxhunting and rural life subjects. He studied at Cheltenham School of Art and became widely collected for his energetic, knowledgeable depictions of horses and hounds.

fig 5. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 5. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Provenance

Private collection

Sealpoint Picture Framing was a long-standing business located at 161 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham.

Purchased from a notable auction house and retains the original auction label to the verso & curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

fig 6. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 6. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Condition Report

Fine vintage condition overall

Minor creases and surface marks to the paper

Light wear and small knocks to the wooden frame

All consistent with age and previous display, with strong overall presentation.

fig 7. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 7. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Why Buy This Piece

Original signed Michael Lyne sporting artwork

Classic foxhunting subject featuring American Foxhounds

Pencil and chalk technique with excellent detail and motion

Presented behind glass in the original oak frame

fig 8. A framed sepia pencil and chalk drawing depicting a huntsman on horseback blowing a horn surrounded by a pack of foxhounds. — fig 8. Hunting Drawing American Foxhounds– Pencil & Chalk Signed Michael Lyne

Auction provenance with label to reverse

Ideal for collectors, country interiors, offices, and sporting art enthusiasts

Shipping

Worldwide shipping available. Professionally packed and fully insured for safe delivery.

Browse Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD for more quality antiques and vintage decorative pieces. Messages welcome for any questions or additional photos.