Harry Hall (British, 1814-1882)

Sir Joseph Hawley's Fitz-Roland with John Wells Up at Newmarket

Details

Harry Hall (British, 1814-1882)
Sir Joseph Hawley's Fitz-Roland with John Wells Up at Newmarket
oil on canvas
28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 92.1 cm.)

Provenance

with Arthur Ackermann & Son, London (acquired by Mr. Evans 3 November 1981)

Lot Essay

Foaled in 1855, Fitz-Roland was by Orlando out of Stamp. He was purchased as a yearling from the Royal Stud for 430 guineas. In 1858, he won the 2,000 Guineas as well as the St. James Palace Stakes at Ascot and the Stockbridge Derby. Fitz-Roland was beaten in the 1858 Derby by Beadsman (also painted by Hall) who was also owned by Hawley.