James Pollard* (British, 1792-1867)

The Hon. Edward Petre's The Colonel with William Scott Up at Doncaster

Details

James Pollard* (British, 1792-1867)
The Hon. Edward Petre's The Colonel with William Scott Up at Doncaster
signed and dated 'J.Pollard 1828' (lower right)
oil on canvas
12 x 17.3/8 in (31.7 x 44.2 cm.)

Provenance

Jack R. Dick; sale, Sotheby's London, 28 April 1976, lot 181 (acquired by Pawsey & Payne for Mr. Evans)

Literature

N. C. Selway, James Pollard, Leigh-on-Sea, 1965, p. 42, no. 151
N. C. Selway, The Golden Age of Coaching and Sport, Leigh-on-Sea, 1972, p. 34, no. 181, illustrated

Engraved

J. Pollard. Published by T. McLean, 1828

Lot Essay

Owned by the Hon. Edward Petre, The Colonel was by Whisker out of My Lady's Dam. In 1827, he won three races including the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster. In the run-off for the 1828 Derby The Colonel led most of the way, but was beaten by a short neck by the Duke of Rutland's Cadland. He went on to win the 1828 St. Leger and was purchased by His Majesty King George IV for 4,000 for whom he won several races. The Colonel was retired to stud at Hampton Court.

Please see lot 26 for a painting of The Colonel by John Frederick Herring, Sr.