John Charles, 3rd Earl Spencer and associates, with a prize bull, at Wiseton

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William Henry Simmons (1811-1882), after Richard Ansdell
John Charles, 3rd Earl Spencer and associates, with a prize bull, at Wiseton
Mixed-method engraving, proof
22 x 26 in. (56 x 67.3 cm.)
With an etched outline proof of the same scene (2)

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Lot Essay

John Charles, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845) acquired Wiseton farm, Nottinghamshire through his marriage to Esther Acklom (1788-1818). He was a passionate countryman and built up a successful herd of shorthorn bulls noted for their strengh and even temper.

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