71,727  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 246 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Black Horse Racing Art
GIFTSNEW
Black Horse Racing Art
246 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page

Black Horse Racing Art

14 items

Black horse racing art captures the speed and drama of the turf, ranging from Georgian prints to mid-century French oils.

£3,250
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£140
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£3,400
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£2,200
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£2,800
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£1,200
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£1,950
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£850
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£1,400
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
£1,350
3+ MONTHS AGO
art
Sellingantiques  ·  Guide 1763792026/2027 edition

Black Horse Racing Art

Black horse racing art captures the speed and drama of the turf, ranging from Georgian prints to mid-century French oils.

Introduction

Black Horse Racing Art

When you search for black horse racing art, you encounter a specialised selection of equestrian imagery spanning multiple eras. The pieces on this page include framed original prints, oil paintings, and reverse glass paintings from periods such as the Georgian era, the Victorian period, and the mid-twentieth century.

Edwardian sporting art forms a significant part of the selection, particularly through works by Snaffles. These pieces document the subjects of the turf and the hunting field through paper prints and framed wall art.

Buyers are most likely to meet framed prints and oil paintings on this page, reflecting both British sporting traditions and continental scenes like the French Expressionist work by Gabriel Dauchot. The forms vary from intimate silhouettes on glass to photographic prints of famous racehorses.

What sets them apart

Assessing quality

Quality rests on the clarity of the medium, whether the bold pigment of an oil painting or the fine line of an original print. The execution of the horse's form and the dynamic energy of the racing scene dictate the visual success of the piece.

The preservation of the paper, canvas, or glass surface plays a major role in the overall standard. Original framing and period materials further influence the character and appeal of each work.

From the Sellingantiques archive

Even carpet beaters find a way into the racing scene through the spirited imagination of Snaffles.

Terms antiques dealers use

The Black Horse Racing Art Glossary

Reverse glass painting
An artwork created by applying pigment directly to the reverse side of a glass panel. This technique produces a glossy, preserved surface once viewed from the front.
Original print
A graphic work pulled from a plate or block created by the artist. These differ from modern reproductions by carrying the direct impression of the period.
Oil on canvas
A traditional painting medium using pigments bound in a drying oil. This method allows for rich texture and dynamic brushwork on a stretched fabric support.
Sporting art
Visual culture dedicated to equestrian subjects, racing, and field sports. This genre documents the animals, riders, and landscapes of the turf.
Ebonised wood
Timber treated to resemble ebony, providing a dark, uniform finish. It is frequently utilised for period frames.
Questions people ask

Black Horse Racing Art: Frequently Asked Questions

What periods do these pieces span?

The selections cover a broad timeline from the Georgian era through Victorian and Edwardian sporting art into the mid-twentieth century.

Items range from eighteenth-century engravings to nineteen-sixties French expressionist canvases.

What mediums are commonly found?

Works appear in oil on canvas, paper prints, ink, and pigment.

Unusual techniques such as reverse glass silhouettes also feature among the framed pieces.

How are these artworks typically presented?

Almost all examples arrive ready to display in period frames, often utilising wood or ebonised wood surrounds.

Glazing protects paper prints and delicate surface mediums from environmental wear.

65,512
Antiques For Sale
246
Antiques Approved Today
4,573
Antique Uploads This Month
441,112
Total Antiques Sold
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories