Grisette (1925) by Herbert St. John Jones (1872–1939)
Original British Sporting Horse Oil Painting | Signed | Painted from Life
A fine original oil on canvas by the British sporting artist Herbert St. John Jones, painted from life at Nantwich on 19 February 1925.
Titled Grisette, this accomplished portrait depicts a flea-bitten grey hunter mare standing in full profile. Executed with careful attention to anatomy and character, it is an excellent example of early twentieth-century British sporting art.
The reverse bears the artist''s original handwritten inscription:
''Painted from Life at Nantwich – H. Herbert St. John Jones – Feb. 19th, 1925.''
This inscription confirms that the portrait was painted directly from life.
Historical Background
Painted during the 1925 Cheshire hunting season, the work reflects the strong tradition of sporting and equestrian painting associated with the county during the early twentieth century.
Herbert St. John Jones is recorded
... as having received commissions from the Duke and Duchess of Westminster at Eaton Hall and became well known for his portraits of horses, livestock and rural sporting subjects.
Comparison with earlier auction records indicates that the correct title of the painting is Grisette rather than the later transcription ''Griselle'', with the artist''s original inscription supporting this reading.
About the Artist
Herbert St. John Jones (1872–1939) worked from his studio in Hospital Street, Nantwich, and established a reputation as one of Cheshire''s respected sporting and animal painters. His works are appreciated for their accurate observation and sensitive portrayal of horses and other livestock.
Signed & Inscribed
Signed lower left.
Titled ''Grisette'' lower right.
Fully inscribed by the artist on the reverse.
Original ''The Windsor Canvas – Made in England'' manufacturer''s stamp to the reverse.
Frame
Presented in a later giltwood gallery frame which complements the painting well.
Measurements
Canvas: 33.3 × 27.7 cm
Framed: 49.7 × 42 × 4.5 cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
Dreweatts Neate, 29 May 2002.
Sold together with the companion painting Silverbank.
Later catalogued under the transcription ''Griselle''. The artist''s original inscription supports the title Grisette.
Condition
Good antique condition.
Original canvas.
Stable age-related craquelure and light foxing.
Historic professionally repaired reverse canvas patch.
Giltwood frame with light age-related wear and minor losses.
Ready to hang.
An excellent opportunity to acquire an original signed sporting oil by Herbert St. John Jones, painted from life and with documented auction provenance. A desirable work for collectors of British sporting art, equestrian paintings and Cheshire-related antiques.
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Internal Reference: CAC-SK-0503
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1222200
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 42cm (16.5inches)Width is 49.7cm (19.6inches)Depth is 4.5cm (1.8inches)
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