Lot Essay
CHORISTER was the winner of the St. Leger in 1894. The horse was owned by the Duke of Cleveland who had all his classic winners painted by Ben Marshall. The picture hung at "Raby Castle" until his death.
Chorister
Details
Attributed to Ben Marshall (British, 1767-1835)
Chorister
bears signature 'B. Marshall. pt.' lower left
oil on canvas
39¾ x 48½in. (101 x 123.2cm.)
Chorister
bears signature 'B. Marshall. pt.' lower left
oil on canvas
39¾ x 48½in. (101 x 123.2cm.)
Provenance
The Duke of Cleveland
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner