About this lot
Description
There's a Grey Horse, Just Getting in the Way of This Jump! First Fence Aintree, 1952
signed and dated 'Peter Biegel / 1952' (lower left) and inscribed with title (lower right)
oil on canvas
52.5 x 90cm
Provenance:
Landwade Hall, Exning, Suffolk
Footnote:
Ten of the 47 runners came down at the first fence at the Grand National in 1952: Early Mist, Golden Surprise, Hal's Venture, Rocket V, Russian Hero, St Kathleen II, Dominick's Bar, Cardinal Error, Irish Lizard and Court Painter (refused and unseated rider). The race was won by an Aintree debutant, Teal, ridden by Arthur Thompson.
Condition report:
Framed 67.5 x 105cm
Oil on canvas which is unlined. The canvas tension is slightly slack and there are minor undulations across the surface. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition overall. The painting has a thin varnish layer present. In some areas a slight opaque bloom has started to form across the surface. There is a layer of surface dirt present including brown stains and fly spots.
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