Attributed to Henry Alken (English, 1785-1851)Two Equestrian Paintings: Race Scene and
Hunt SceneSigned "H. Alken" l.r. and l.l., respectively,
Race with a Sotheby's label affixed to the stretcher,
Hunt inscribed "J.P.L. 2" on the reverse, with an unidentified auction inventory label affixed to the reverse.
Race oil on canvas,
Hunt oil on academy board, sizes to 10 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. (26.0 x 36.0 cm), framed.
Condition:
Race lined, old retouch to sky, 3/16 in. paint loss to sky, very fine craquelure;
Hunt old retouch, craquelure, 3/16 in. paint loss l.c.
Condition
Condition: Hunt Scene is 9 x 12 3/4 inches, framed to 12 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches.
Race Scene is 10 1/8 x 14 1/4 inches, framed to 13 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches.
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