Lot 44
44
Alfred F. de Prades* (British, 19th century)
Alfred F. de Prades* (British, 19th century)

Mr. Martinson's Nancy with F. Marson Up and J. Marson and a Groom

Details
Alfred F. de Prades* (British, 19th century)
Mr. Martinson's Nancy with F. Marson Up and J. Marson and a Groom
signed and dated 'A.F. de Prades. 1851' (lower right)
oil on canvas
17 x 27 in. (44.5 x 68.6 cm.)
Provenance
with Richard Green, London
Literature
S. Mitchell, The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists, Wooodbridge, 1985, p. 353, illustrated

Lot Essay

Bred in 1848 by M. Baxter, Nancy by Pompey out of Hawise was owned by Mr. Martinson of Hull. She was trained at Beverley and ridden by Job Marson. She won many races including the Chester Cup and Goodwood Cup in 1851 as well as the York Cup, beating Voltigeur (see lot 43). She continued to race until a broken leg ended her career in 1855.