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§ Susan Crawford (Scottish, b. 1941) 'Altesse Royale' with Yves St Martin up signed lower right "S L Crawford" oil on board 65 x 55cm (25 x 21in)
Provenance: The Tryon Gallery, 41/42 Dover St, London, W1 Altesse Royale (foaled 1968) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. In a brief racing career, lasting from October 1970 until September 1971 she ran five times and won four races. In 1971 she won the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, the Oaks at Epsom and the Irish Oaks at the Curragh. Altesse Royale was injured and retired from racing later that year
Oil on board. There is a loss in the jockey's chest caused by an impact. There is a layer of surface dust across the paint surface. The frame is in a good condition.

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