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John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the Off"
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John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the Off"

19th century
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John Parker Davis (1832-1910 ) American. Equine School, Oil on canvas, American Horse Racing; ' At the Paddock, some jockeys up, just before the off. Signed lower right, also has Anthony Barbieri Gallery label with title verso.

Size; 12inches x 18inches

A superb painting by the artist well collected American artist.

Condition: Very Good.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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John Parker Davis (1832-1910 ) American.

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Equine School, Oil on canvas, American Horse Racing; ' At the Paddock, some jockeys up, just before the off.
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Signed lower right, also has Anthony Barbieri Gallery label with title verso.

Size; 12inches x 18inches

A superb painting by the artist well collected American artist.

Condition: Very Good.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA664735
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.
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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.

John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the Off"

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building. View III
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.
John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the off"
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Sporting Art
  • MaterialOil, Canvas
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRacehorses and jockeys, Brick stable background, Open countryside landscape, Spectator group
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 45.7 cm (18 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas by John Parker Davis measures 30.5 cm high, 45.7 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. The artwork depicts a traditional equine sporting scene titled "Before the off" from the American School, executed in a nineteenth-century sporting art style with warm brown tones dominating the palette. The composition shows jockeys mounted on racehorses in an open countryside landscape beside a brick stable building, accompanied by a spectator group. Visible details include red jackets on several riders, white trousers, and a blue and yellow cap worn by the central jockey. The canvas is signed lower right and features an Anthony Barbieri Gallery label with the title verso, demonstrating very good overall condition. This piece suits placement above the mantel in a gentleman's library or traditional study setting.

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Equestrian sporting art became prominent during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on horse racing, fox hunting, and portraits of thoroughbreds. Artists of this era documented sporting events, jockey attire, and countryside landscapes with anatomical accuracy.

Paintings from this era were created using natural oil pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto natural linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames. Decorative outer frames were typically constructed from carved timber, gilded plaster, or wood composition.

Authentic period oil paintings display natural signs of age, such as fine surface craquelure, age-related oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, and period-appropriate stretcher construction with keys. Signatures, artist labels, and original provenance documentation also assist in verification.

An equestrian oil painting pairs well with dark wood panelling, tailored leather seating, and traditional architectural features. Hanging the piece above a mantelpiece or sideboard creates a focal point within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or high humidity to prevent cracking and canvas warp. Dust the surface lightly with a clean, dry, soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface varnish restoration or cleaning.
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