James Seymour
A Racehorse, Traditionally Identified As Molotto, Held By A Groom
Found at
Bonhams,
London
Old Master Paintings, Lot 46
5. Dec - 5. Dec 2018
Old Master Paintings, Lot 46
5. Dec - 5. Dec 2018
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
A racehorse, traditionally identified as Molotto, held by a groom
signed with initials and dated 'J.S/ 1746' (lower right) and bears inscription 'Mr Parsons Molotto ** Whitefoot, son of Bay Bolton' (on stretcher)
oil on canvas
50.4 x 62.1cm (19 13/16 x 24 7/16in).
The late David Astor, the Manor House, Sutton Courtenay, 1949 (probably acquired with the purchase of the house in 1945 from Captain Harry Lindsay) and thence by family descent, by whom offered | Sale, Bonhams, London, 8 December 2004, lot 3, where purchased by the present owner
signed with initials and dated 'J.S/ 1746' (lower right) and bears inscription 'Mr Parsons Molotto ** Whitefoot, son of Bay Bolton' (on stretcher)
oil on canvas
50.4 x 62.1cm (19 13/16 x 24 7/16in).
The late David Astor, the Manor House, Sutton Courtenay, 1949 (probably acquired with the purchase of the house in 1945 from Captain Harry Lindsay) and thence by family descent, by whom offered | Sale, Bonhams, London, 8 December 2004, lot 3, where purchased by the present owner
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