Lot Details
Lot 1103
T. C. Freeman
British, 19th Century
The Ugly Buck, 1844
Signed T.C. Freeman and dated 1844 (ll), inscribed The Ugly Buck / 2000 Gs 1844 (lr); further inscribed The Ugly Buck. Winner of the 2000 Gs 1844 / J. Day... with remnants of an inscription in ink on the reverse
Oil on board
12 5/8 x 16 inches (32.1 x 40.6 cm)
This portrait of the thoroughbred The Ugly Buck was painted to commemorate the winning of the 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket, UK, in 1844. The winning jockey pictured on the thoroughbred is John Day (1819-1883).
C
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $1,260 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Frame rubbing with associated wear to edges. There are few areas of retouching throughout to infill craquelure, visible under UV light inspection.
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