Russell Reeve (British, op.1889-1917)
The Epsom Derby, 1907
signed and dated '.../The Derby 1907' lower left and inscribed 'Slieve Gallion Wool Winder Orby' lower center
watercolor and gouache on paper
10 x 14in. (25.4 x 35.6cm.)
Lot Essay
Mr. R. Croker's Orby ridden by Jonny Reiff and trained by J. Allen defeated Col. E. W. Baird's Wool Winder by two lengths. Capt. J. Greer's Slieve Gallion was third by a half length.