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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
10 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
11 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
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George Finch Mason (1850-1915) A SWEET THING IN COBS signed, watercolour, with five humorous hunting
Lot 13
George Finch Mason (1850-1915) A SWEET THING IN COBS signed, watercolour, with five humorous hunting
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250 - 350 GBP
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Violet Skinner (Irish, 20th century) COMPETITOR AT THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW signed with monogram, oil
Lot 17
Violet Skinner (Irish, 20th century) COMPETITOR AT THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW signed with monogram, oil
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500 - 700 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) FILHO DA PUTA, WINNER OF THE 1815 St. LEGER
Lot 21
After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) FILHO DA PUTA, WINNER OF THE 1815 St. LEGER
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100 - 150 GBP
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After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) CADLAND, WINNER OF THE 1828 DERBY aquatint
Lot 22
After John Frederick Herring senior (1795-1865) CADLAND, WINNER OF THE 1828 DERBY aquatint
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100 - 150 GBP
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After Henry Alken (1785-1851) THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE ON RECORD (A SET OF FOUR) engraved by J.
Lot 23
After Henry Alken (1785-1851) THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE ON RECORD (A SET OF FOUR) engraved by J.
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100 - 150 GBP
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English School (mid-19th century) PORTRAIT OF LOTTERY, WINNER OF THE FIRST GRAND NATIONAL
Lot 24
English School (mid-19th century) PORTRAIT OF LOTTERY, WINNER OF THE FIRST GRAND NATIONAL
750 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A memorial colour lithograph of the jockey Fred Archer circa 1886, portrayed in the colour of the
Lot 25
A memorial colour lithograph of the jockey Fred Archer circa 1886, portrayed in the colour of the
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Richard Dighton (1795-1880) LORD FALMOUTH AND FRED ARCHER, HONOUR AND TALENT pen and ink
Lot 26
Richard Dighton (1795-1880) LORD FALMOUTH AND FRED ARCHER, HONOUR AND TALENT pen and ink
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A group of four prints/stevengraphs of jockeys, comprising: i) an Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic
Lot 27
A group of four prints/stevengraphs of jockeys, comprising: i) an Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After Sidney R Wombill (1857-1916) PORTRAIT OF AYRSHIRE, THE 1888 DERBY WINNER aquatint engraved
Lot 28
After Sidney R Wombill (1857-1916) PORTRAIT OF AYRSHIRE, THE 1888 DERBY WINNER aquatint engraved
80 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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George Finch Mason (1850-1915) THE ST. LEGER 1889, DONOVAN WINS! watercolour heightened with
Lot 29
George Finch Mason (1850-1915) THE ST. LEGER 1889, DONOVAN WINS! watercolour heightened with
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (1848-1943) PORTRAIT OF PANTALOON IN A STABLE; PORTRAIT OF ROYAL IN A
Lot 31
Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (1848-1943) PORTRAIT OF PANTALOON IN A STABLE; PORTRAIT OF ROYAL IN A
2,200 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A group of eight original Vanity Fair prints of jockeys, variously by “Spy” and “Lib”, subjects
Lot 32
A group of eight original Vanity Fair prints of jockeys, variously by “Spy” and “Lib”, subjects
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) NEWMARKET large colour lithograph, the image 53.5
Lot 33
After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) NEWMARKET large colour lithograph, the image 53.5
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
Lot 34
After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
Lot 35
After Isaac Cullin (English, active 1880-1920) THE SADDLING ROOM large colour lithograph, the
190 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A pair of E.P. Kinsella prints of a young jockey, titled “Hope of his Stable” and “Left at the
Lot 36
A pair of E.P. Kinsella prints of a young jockey, titled “Hope of his Stable” and “Left at the
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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John Beer (1860-1930) GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP, SANDOWN PARK, 1906 (A PAIR), both signed and
Lot 37
John Beer (1860-1930) GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP, SANDOWN PARK, 1906 (A PAIR), both signed and
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A Martell's Brandy advertisement poster featuring a scene at the Canal Turn in the 1925 Grand
Lot 38
A Martell's Brandy advertisement poster featuring a scene at the Canal Turn in the 1925 Grand
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Caricatures or racing personalities, original pen & ink drawing by an unknown but talented hand,
Lot 40
Caricatures or racing personalities, original pen & ink drawing by an unknown but talented hand,
160 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Charles Frederick Noble (20th century) THE FINISH OF THE 1931 DERBY WON BY CAMERONIAN signed and
Lot 41
Charles Frederick Noble (20th century) THE FINISH OF THE 1931 DERBY WON BY CAMERONIAN signed and
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF SIR GORDON RICHARDS IN THE COLOURS OF SIR VICTOR SASSOON signed
Lot 44
J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF SIR GORDON RICHARDS IN THE COLOURS OF SIR VICTOR SASSOON signed
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF LESTER PIGGOTT IN THE ROYAL COLOURS signed, oil on canvas,
Lot 45
J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF LESTER PIGGOTT IN THE ROYAL COLOURS signed, oil on canvas,
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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David Denyer (contemporary) L. PIGGOTT ON EMPERY DERBY WINNER '76 signed, titled and dated '76,
Lot 46
David Denyer (contemporary) L. PIGGOTT ON EMPERY DERBY WINNER '76 signed, titled and dated '76,
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A folio of seven Richard Stone Reeves limited Edition prints, comprising: i) "Approaching the start"
Lot 47
A folio of seven Richard Stone Reeves limited Edition prints, comprising: i) "Approaching the start"
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A group of five Richard Stone Reeves framed, limited edition prints of European turf races,
Lot 48
A group of five Richard Stone Reeves framed, limited edition prints of European turf races,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF STEVE CAUTHEN IN THE COLOURS OF MR LOUIS FREEDMAN signed, oil
Lot 50
J. Withey (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF STEVE CAUTHEN IN THE COLOURS OF MR LOUIS FREEDMAN signed, oil
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Antoine de la Boulaye (born 1951) AU DEPART signed watercolour and gouache, 51 by 33.5cm., 20 by
Lot 52
Antoine de la Boulaye (born 1951) AU DEPART signed watercolour and gouache, 51 by 33.5cm., 20 by
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century bronze group of two racehorses and jockeys raring to go at the start of a race,
Lot 53
A 19th century bronze group of two racehorses and jockeys raring to go at the start of a race,
700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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"The Winners Egg" created by Sarah Faberge, from a 2007 St Petersburg Collection limited edition
Lot 68
"The Winners Egg" created by Sarah Faberge, from a 2007 St Petersburg Collection limited edition
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6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A fine and rare antique ladies fan with printed portraits of the Derby winners between 1857-1872,
Lot 69
A fine and rare antique ladies fan with printed portraits of the Derby winners between 1857-1872,
850 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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The original design for the trophy for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot in 1896, scale pen & ink & wash
Lot 76
The original design for the trophy for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot in 1896, scale pen & ink & wash
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The 1926 Cheltenham Gold Cup presented to Mr Frank Barbour after the victory of his steeplechaser "
Lot 78
The 1926 Cheltenham Gold Cup presented to Mr Frank Barbour after the victory of his steeplechaser "
18,000 GBP
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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THE ARKLE COLLECTION A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA RELATING TO THE HIGHEST RATED
Lot 86
THE ARKLE COLLECTION A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA RELATING TO THE HIGHEST RATED
65,000 GBP
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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A signed Lester Piggott print titled "The Five Greatest I Ever Rode", signed in pencil by the jockey
Lot 104
A signed Lester Piggott print titled "The Five Greatest I Ever Rode", signed in pencil by the jockey
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150 - 200 GBP
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A Willie Shoemaker & Steve Cauthen double-signed print, the two American jockeys competing in the
Lot 105
A Willie Shoemaker & Steve Cauthen double-signed print, the two American jockeys competing in the
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A limited edition print of Dawn Run signed by Jonjo O'Neill, additionally signed by the artist Peter
Lot 106
A limited edition print of Dawn Run signed by Jonjo O'Neill, additionally signed by the artist Peter
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80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Victorian horseshoe-shaped overpainted photographic portrait displays of jockeys, each
Lot 163
A pair of Victorian horseshoe-shaped overpainted photographic portrait displays of jockeys, each
450 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Colour tinted photographic cameos of jockeys circa 1900, the circular portraits in slight raised
Lot 164
Colour tinted photographic cameos of jockeys circa 1900, the circular portraits in slight raised
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A group of four original photographs of racehorses by the leading equestrian photographer W W
Lot 166
A group of four original photographs of racehorses by the leading equestrian photographer W W
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A W.A. Rouch photographic print of Persimmon with Jack Watts, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and trainer
Lot 168
A W.A. Rouch photographic print of Persimmon with Jack Watts, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and trainer
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A photographic print by W.A. Rouch of "Minoru" with Herbert Jones, H.M. King Edward VII, Lord Marcus
Lot 169
A photographic print by W.A. Rouch of "Minoru" with Herbert Jones, H.M. King Edward VII, Lord Marcus
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A photogravure of Minoru held by H.M. King Edward VII in 1909, with jockey Herbert Jones up and
Lot 170
A photogravure of Minoru held by H.M. King Edward VII in 1909, with jockey Herbert Jones up and
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A period photograph of "Pretty Polly" with Bernard Dillon up by Clarence Hailey of Newmarket,
Lot 171
A period photograph of "Pretty Polly" with Bernard Dillon up by Clarence Hailey of Newmarket,
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large and impressive photograph of Pommeron winner of the 1915 Triple Crown with Steve Donoghue
Lot 173
A large and impressive photograph of Pommeron winner of the 1915 Triple Crown with Steve Donoghue
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A photograph by Frank Griggs of the stallion Bosworth held by his groom, sold together with a
Lot 174
A photograph by Frank Griggs of the stallion Bosworth held by his groom, sold together with a
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Three photographs of the defunct racecourses of Birmingham and Hurst Park, depicting a flat race
Lot 175
Three photographs of the defunct racecourses of Birmingham and Hurst Park, depicting a flat race
15 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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An engraving of the 'Remains of Gibbon's Tennis Court', as it appeared after the fire, 17
Lot 245
An engraving of the 'Remains of Gibbon's Tennis Court', as it appeared after the fire, 17
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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After Ernest Montaut (1879-1909) EN VISITE: LE LEVRIER ET L'HIRONDELLE RENAULT colour lithograph
Lot 246
After Ernest Montaut (1879-1909) EN VISITE: LE LEVRIER ET L'HIRONDELLE RENAULT colour lithograph
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After "Erte" (Romaine de Tirtoff) (1892-1990), LOVE AND TENNIS SUITE 1974 signed in pencil by the
Lot 247
After "Erte" (Romaine de Tirtoff) (1892-1990), LOVE AND TENNIS SUITE 1974 signed in pencil by the
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A photograph of a group of 45 schoolgirls holding tennis racquets and hockey sticks printed by W.
Lot 248
A photograph of a group of 45 schoolgirls holding tennis racquets and hockey sticks printed by W.
65 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three 'Kodachrome' transparencies relating to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in 1958,
Lot 250
Three 'Kodachrome' transparencies relating to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in 1958,
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) SELF PORTRAIT ON THE TENNIS COURT Signed, original pencil &
Lot 255
Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) SELF PORTRAIT ON THE TENNIS COURT Signed, original pencil &
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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After Sir John Lavery by Maple Grissell (20th century) THE TENNIS PARTY signed with initials, oil on
Lot 256
After Sir John Lavery by Maple Grissell (20th century) THE TENNIS PARTY signed with initials, oil on
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Luis Morris (contemporary) PORTRAITS OF TENNIS PLAYERS (A GROUP OF 7) a group of seven portraits
Lot 257
Luis Morris (contemporary) PORTRAITS OF TENNIS PLAYERS (A GROUP OF 7) a group of seven portraits
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600 - 800 GBP
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Richard Goudreau (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF ANDRE AGASI signed, crayon drawing, 45 by 32cm., 17 ¾ by
Lot 258
Richard Goudreau (contemporary) PORTRAIT OF ANDRE AGASI signed, crayon drawing, 45 by 32cm., 17 ¾ by
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100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian brass tennis buckle, fine example, inscribed LAWN TENNIS, with crossed racquets,
Lot 293
A Victorian brass tennis buckle, fine example, inscribed LAWN TENNIS, with crossed racquets,
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150 - 200 GBP
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A bronze of a lady tennis player circa 1880s, modelled playing a backhand stroke, set on a
Lot 308
A bronze of a lady tennis player circa 1880s, modelled playing a backhand stroke, set on a
120 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A pair of French 19th century spelter figures with the unusual sporting subject of jeu de balle au
Lot 309
A pair of French 19th century spelter figures with the unusual sporting subject of jeu de balle au
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A large pair of bronzes of a gentleman and lady tennis player, bearing a signature on the base, E.
Lot 310
A large pair of bronzes of a gentleman and lady tennis player, bearing a signature on the base, E.
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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