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Great surprise
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Andrew Beer (British, b.1894)
Great surprise
signed 'Andrew Beer.' (lower left) and inscribed 'Dark Cheq Hen, N.U.R.P.26.SS.6092. In 1926 flew all stages Ashchurch to Normanton, in 1927 all stages/Ashschurch to Durham, then sent to Banff 429 miles, 1035yds. Winning 1st prize Bristol Premier F.C. and/Oil painting given by Messrs Rogers Ltd. Velocity 667.2. Beating next bird by 1 hour 34 mins, 159 birds competing./Bred and flown by B. Lewton.' (lower left to lower right)
oil on canvas
12 x 16 in. (30.4 x 40.7 cm.)
Great surprise
signed 'Andrew Beer.' (lower left) and inscribed 'Dark Cheq Hen, N.U.R.P.26.SS.6092. In 1926 flew all stages Ashchurch to Normanton, in 1927 all stages/Ashschurch to Durham, then sent to Banff 429 miles, 1035yds. Winning 1st prize Bristol Premier F.C. and/Oil painting given by Messrs Rogers Ltd. Velocity 667.2. Beating next bird by 1 hour 34 mins, 159 birds competing./Bred and flown by B. Lewton.' (lower left to lower right)
oil on canvas
12 x 16 in. (30.4 x 40.7 cm.)
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