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Large 19th Century Print After William Powell Frith. 'The Derby Day'
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Large 19th Century Print After William Powell Frith. 'The Derby Day'

19th century
Description

This famous and striking fine quality print was published on 2nd March 1863 by E Gumbart & Co of 120 Pall Mall, London who was a prominent 19th-Century fine art publishing, print-selling, and dealership firm run by the influential Belgian-born art impresario Ernest Gumbart (1814–1902)

The Derby Day is a large oil painting showing a panoramic view of Epsom Derby, painted by the English artist William Powell Frith over 15 months from 1856 to 1858. It has been described by Christie's as Frith's "undisputed masterpiece" and also "arguably the definitive example of Victorian modern-life genre." Currently exhibited at the Tate Royal in London.

Good condition in a quality frame, it does have an old fold visible when looking close up, when on the wall this is barely visible.

Because of the subject (i.e. Derby Day) and crowds, it creates a tremendous amount of interest because of the number of figures in the print.

Great value at this price, this is not a modern copy.

Dimensions:W: 125cm (49.2")H: 68cm (26.8")

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Victorian Derby Day Print to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09700083
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Clear engraved lines and burin marks: intaglio printing directly from a metal plate.
Engraver credit for Auguste Blanchard: Victorian plate work after Frith.
Publication line lower centre: printed by Gambart in London.
Open outline lettering for the title: an early impression from the plate.
Central vertical crease through the paper: characteristic handling of large Victorian sheets.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242869
Dealers Internal Reference
02477h
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Description
This famous and striking fine quality print was published on 2nd March 1863 by E Gumbart & Co of 120 Pall Mall, London who was a prominent 19th-Century fine art publishing, print-selling, and dealership firm run by the influential Belgian-born art impresario Ernest Gumbart (1814–1902)
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The Derby Day is a large oil painting showing a panoramic view of Epsom Derby, painted by the English artist William Powell Frith over 15 months from 1856 to 1858.
Malcolm Eglin Antiques

It has been described by Christie's as Frith's "undisputed masterpiece" and also "arguably the definitive example of Victorian modern-life genre." Currently exhibited at the Tate Royal in London.

fig 1. A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame.
fig 1. Large 19th Century Print After William Powell Frith. 'The Derby Day'

Good condition in a quality frame, it does have an old fold visible when looking close up, when on the wall this is barely visible.

Because of the subject (i.e. Derby Day) and crowds, it creates a tremendous amount of interest because of the number of figures in the print.

Great value at this price, this is not a modern copy.

Dimensions:W: 125cm (49.2")H: 68cm (26.8")

Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Victorian Derby Day Print to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09700083
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Clear engraved lines and burin marks: intaglio printing directly from a metal plate.
Engraver credit for Auguste Blanchard: Victorian plate work after Frith.
Publication line lower centre: printed by Gambart in London.
Open outline lettering for the title: an early impression from the plate.
Central vertical crease through the paper: characteristic handling of large Victorian sheets.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242869
Dealers Internal Ref
02477h
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Archive I A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame.

Large 19th Century Print After William Powell Frith. 'The Derby Day'

Archive II A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View II
Archive III A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View III
Archive IV A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View IV
Archive V A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View V
Archive VI A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View VI
Archive VII A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View VII
Archive VIII A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View VIII
Archive IX A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame. View IX
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A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame.
Large 19th Century Print after William Powell Frith. 'The Derby Day'
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A large horizontal framed 19th-century print illustrating a bustling crowd gathered at the Epsom Derby racecourse set within a beaded gilded wood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Narrative Art
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsPanoramic crowd scene, Gilded beaded frame, Title cartouche, Equestrian theme
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 125 cm (49 in)

This large 19th-century Victorian narrative art print depicts William Powell Frith's panoramic crowd scene of the Epsom Derby, set within a gilded beaded wood frame featuring a title cartouche at the lower edge. Published in March 1863 by E Gumbart and Company of Pall Mall, the monochrome and muted earth-toned artwork displays numerous figures gathered near tents and carriages with an equestrian theme, protected behind glass, and shows an old fold visible upon close inspection while maintaining good overall condition. Measuring 68 cm high by 125 cm wide, the piece hangs ideally in an English country house interior, suited for placement above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or study to provide a detailed historical focal point.

FAQs

Victorian narrative art typically depicts wide panoramic scenes of contemporary 19th-century British society, capturing diverse social classes gathered at major public spectacles such as racecourses and festivals.

Prints from this period were commonly created using steel engraving, photogravure, or lithographic techniques on woven rag paper, mounted behind protective glass within carved, gilded wooden frames.

Authentic period prints display distinct plate mark indents along the margin, natural paper maturation without modern offset printing dots under magnification, and period-appropriate framing techniques.

Position the artwork as a central focal piece above a contemporary or traditional wooden sideboard, balancing modern clean lines with rich historical detail.

Display the framed artwork away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent discolouration, fading, and foxing on the paper substrate.
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