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Alfred Munnings racehorse sculpture could fetch £300k at auction
An auctioneer said a sculpture of "one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history" was expected to fetch up to £300, Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and tabletop bronze model is one of just five horse sculptures created by Suffolk-born artist Sir Alfred Munnings, who trained at the Norwich School of 54cm-high (21in) item was brought to auctioneer Christie's by the Munnings Art Museum in Dedham, Essex and is due to go under the hammer in London on 2 July. Sir Alfred was born at Mendham Mill in Suffolk in 1878 and became known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters. Scarlett Walsh, a sculpture specialist at Christie's, said the art was a rare collectors' piece."Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history," she said."It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most."The upcoming auction would not be the first time a piece by Sir Alfred sold for big Red Prince Mare, a painting of a 1921 racing scene, sold in New York in 2004 for almost $8m (£5m at the time).A painting of a day at Newmarket races fetched £482,500 in May 2013. The following year, a painting of a horse fair sold for £182,500. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
The Independent
6 hours ago
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Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction
A sculpture of 'one of the most celebrated racehorses of the last century' is to be sold at auction. The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2. Racehorse Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze sculpture was created in an edition of just five, and is currently owned by the Munnings Art Museum in Colchester, Essex, which also owns a second. Scarlett Walsh, sculpture specialist at Christie's London, said: 'Sir Alfred Munnings is rightly celebrated as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, and Brown Jack reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the character and form of the horse in three dimensions. 'Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history. 'Brown Jack offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work of remarkable artistic and historical significance, also with outstanding provenance. It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most.' The sculpture is estimated to sell for up to £300,000 at the auction, Christie's Old Masters To Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture.
Wales Online
7 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction
Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2 A sculpture of "one of the most celebrated racehorses of the last century" is to be sold at auction. The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2. Racehorse Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze sculpture was created in an edition of just five, and is currently owned by the Munnings Art Museum in Colchester, Essex, which also owns a second. Scarlett Walsh, sculpture specialist at Christie's London, said: "Sir Alfred Munnings is rightly celebrated as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, and Brown Jack reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the character and form of the horse in three dimensions. Article continues below "Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history. "Brown Jack offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work of remarkable artistic and historical significance, also with outstanding provenance. It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most." The sculpture is estimated to sell for up to £300,000 at the auction, Christie's Old Masters To Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture.
Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
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- Glasgow Times
Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction
The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2. Racehorse Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze sculpture was created in an edition of just five, and is currently owned by the Munnings Art Museum in Colchester, Essex, which also owns a second. Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934 (AV Swaebe/Estate of Sir Alfred Munnings/PA) Scarlett Walsh, sculpture specialist at Christie's London, said: 'Sir Alfred Munnings is rightly celebrated as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, and Brown Jack reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the character and form of the horse in three dimensions. 'Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history. 'Brown Jack offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work of remarkable artistic and historical significance, also with outstanding provenance. It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most.' The sculpture is estimated to sell for up to £300,000 at the auction, Christie's Old Masters To Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture.
South Wales Guardian
7 hours ago
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- South Wales Guardian
Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction
The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2. Racehorse Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze sculpture was created in an edition of just five, and is currently owned by the Munnings Art Museum in Colchester, Essex, which also owns a second. Scarlett Walsh, sculpture specialist at Christie's London, said: 'Sir Alfred Munnings is rightly celebrated as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, and Brown Jack reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the character and form of the horse in three dimensions. 'Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history. 'Brown Jack offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work of remarkable artistic and historical significance, also with outstanding provenance. It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most.' The sculpture is estimated to sell for up to £300,000 at the auction, Christie's Old Masters To Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture.
