Lot Essay
Good (1845 - 1879) exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1870 and 1878. For similar lots sold see Sotheby's London 30th March 1990, lot 26, and 23rd November 1990, lot 75.
Details
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUPS OF HUNTSMEN ON HORSEBACK, cast by Elkington from models by John Willis Good
Both riders shown in full hunting regalia, one hollering, the other looking behind, on naturalistic bases signed J. Willis Good and one dated 1874, stamped to the sides ELKINGTON & CO
11½in. (29.25cm.) and 11in. (28cm.) high respectively
Both riders shown in full hunting regalia, one hollering, the other looking behind, on naturalistic bases signed J. Willis Good and one dated 1874, stamped to the sides ELKINGTON & CO
11½in. (29.25cm.) and 11in. (28cm.) high respectively
Literature
Jane Horswell, Les Animaliers, Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge 1971, p.288.