PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF SIR JOHN R.H. AND LADY THOURON, REMOVED FROM HISTORIC DOE RUN FARM, A DU PONT LEGACY
Franklin Brooke Voss (American, 1880-1953)
Burma Road in the saddling paddock with his trainer and jockey
Details
Franklin Brooke Voss (American, 1880-1953) Burma Road in the saddling paddock with his trainer and jockey
signed and dated 'F B. Voss/1947' (lower left)
oil on canvas, laid on board
24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm.)
Lot Essay
Burma Road, by Link Boy out of Saucy Silver, was owned by Mrs Esther du Pont. In 1944, he was the winner of the American Grand National, the most prestigious steeplechase in the U.S.A.