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Set of 5 Horse Racing Engravings
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Set of 5 Horse Racing Engravings

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A charming set of five coloured horse racing prints after the paintings by J F Herring, all in lovely bright colours,

one minor mark to the sky (see photo) otherwise all in lovely condit

Bay Middleton Winner of the Derby stakes at Epsom 1836

Grey Momus Bred in 1835 by Sir Fallon Sykes

Rockingham Winner of the St Ledger stakes Doncaster 1833

Jack Spigot Winner of the St Ledger stakes Doncaster 1821

Touchstone Winner of the St Ledger stakes Doncaster 1834

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated these Antique Horse Racing Engravings to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1215603
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A charming set of five coloured horse racing prints after the paintings by J F Herring, all in lovely bright colours,

one minor mark to the sky (see photo) otherwise all in lovely condit

Bay Middleton Winner of the Derby stakes at Epsom 1836

fig 1. Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings.
fig 1. Set of 5 Horse Racing Engravings

Grey Momus Bred in 1835 by Sir Fallon Sykes

Rockingham Winner of the St Ledger stakes Doncaster 1833

Jack Spigot Winner of the St Ledger stakes Doncaster 1821

Touchstone Winner of the St Ledger stakes Doncaster 1834

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated these Antique Horse Racing Engravings to the 1850s.

Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1215603
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Archive I Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings.

Set of 5 Horse Racing Engravings

Archive II Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings. View II
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Archive V Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings. View V
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Archive XII Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings. View XII
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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
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Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings.
Set of 5 Horse Racing Engravings
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Set of five framed antique colour engravings depicting racehorses with jockeys in landscape settings.
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  • ObjectPrints & Engravings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Equestrian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsThoroughbred racehorses, Jockeys in racing silks, Moulded wooden frames, Engraved text caption plates
  • SizeH 45.5 cm (18 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This set of five coloured horse racing prints after paintings by J F Herring originates from the 19th Century equestrian period. Each piece consists of a paper engraving behind glass, housed within a warm brown moulded wooden frame with visible engraved text caption plates beneath the imagery. The individual subjects depict thoroughbred racehorses alongside jockeys wearing distinct coloured racing silks, set within detailed landscape settings showing open fields and racing tracks. The visible signs of age include one minor mark to the sky on one of the prints. Measuring 45.5 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, these framed artworks suit placement along a staircase wall within an English country house interior. The set brings traditional sporting heritage to domestic spaces, mounting easily onto wall surfaces to create a cohesive gallery display in hallways, studies, or living rooms.

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Horse racing engravings gained widespread popularity in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were produced to record famous thoroughbred winners, stud horses, and major racing events, serving both as historical records and decorative prints for sporting enthusiasts.

These prints were typically created using copperplate or steel engraving techniques on heavy paper stock. Many examples were hand-coloured using aquatint or watercolour washes to bring detail to the jockeys silks and landscape backgrounds.

Authentic prints usually feature plate marks pressed into the paper surrounding the image, period publication lines detailing the publisher and date, and characteristic paper age toning or foxing. Original hand-colouring displays subtle variation under magnification compared to modern dot-matrix reproductions.

A set of framed sporting prints works effectively arranged as a gallery wall along a hallway, above a sideboard, or lining a staircase. Grouping similar subject matter creates visual impact in traditional, dark academia, or English country house design schemes.

Keep paper prints away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and mould growth. Display them behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free matting and backing materials to protect against paper degradation over time.
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