Allen Culpeper Sealy (1850-1927)
Allen Culpeper Sealy (1850-1927)

Fragilité with Jockey-up

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Allen Culpeper Sealy (1850-1927)
Fragilité with Jockey-up
signed and dated 'Allen C. Sealy. 1906.' (lower left), inscribed 'Fragilite' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
23¾ x 29 in. (60.3 x 73.7 cm.)

Lot Essay

Fragilité, by The Quack out of Fram by Valour was a chestnut filly bred in France in 1900 and was imported into Britain as a broodmare in 1910. The setting for the present work is Chantilly, with the Royal Stables on the left and the château below the horse's head and neck.

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