James Seymour* (British, 1702-1752)
James Seymour* (British, 1702-1752)

Mr. Ryley's Killy-Cranky held by a Groom at Newmarket

Details
James Seymour* (British, 1702-1752)
Mr. Ryley's Killy-Cranky held by a Groom at Newmarket
signed and dated 'J.Seymour/1739' (lower center)
oil on canvas
35 x 39 in. (88.8 x 101 cm.)
Provenance
with Arthur Ackermann & Son, London (acquired by Mr. Evans 30 March 1984)

Lot Essay

In 1739, Mr. Philip Ryley's Killy-Cranky won a 100 Guineas Match at Newmarket against Mr. Smith's Pig, a Match over three heats at Epsom, and a 20 Guineas Match against the Duke of Kingston's Squirrel.