23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
Lot 609
 

609

John Willis Good (1845-1879): Racehorses and Jockeys before and after the Race, variously...

John Willis Good (1845-1879): Racehorses and Jockeys before and after the Race, variously signed J Willis Good, J Good and Good, one dated 1875, 33cm, 31cm, 30.5cm, 28cm and 21cm high (5) See illustration

John Willis Good is regarded as one of the leading English animalier sculptors of the19th century, specialising in equestrian scenes with both racehorses and hunting scenes. Sadly, his career was cut short when he died at the age of 34

Sold for £7,800
Estimated at £7,000 - £10,000


 

Two with rein loose at one end. Some typical wear to patination, particularly at extremities. Some minor scratching. Each with the name STEVE and numbers 1 to 5 scratched to underside of base. 200219

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II), 23rd Mar, 2019

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

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