Alfred Bright (British, fl. 1880-1929), "Bonny Jean (By M...

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£80

Alfred Bright (British, fl. 1880-1929),
"Bonny Jean (By Macaroni - Bonny Agnes) Winner Of The Oakes 1883 with Foal by Bend Or",
Monochrome watercolour on paper,
Signed and dated 1893 lower right, named and titled to mount,
36cm x 49.5cm,
Framed and glazed

PROVENANCE: Applied label verso states: "This monochrome watercolour drawing of Bonny Jean With Foal, was owned by the late Lord Rosebery. She was his Lordship's first Classic Winner. This drawing was possibly painted at Lord Rosebery's stud at Mentmore, Leighton Buzzard, where Bonny Jean was stabled."

More Information

The piece is framed under glass and has not been removed for inspection. The paint surface shows foxing throughout, most visible in the upper areas of the sky. The paper shows a slight ripple across the surface. The mount shows foxing throughout. The frame shows cracking and losses to the moulded surface, and slightly open joints at the corners, resulting in some movement as a consequence.