After James Henry Wright (American, 1813-1883).
Rysdyk’s Hambletonian
1866/1876. Colour
lithograph, signed and dated “1865” in image lower left to right, text
including date “1866” and title below image, 48 x 65.7cm. Repaired slight tears
to image and margins, minor stains to margins. Laid down on acid-free tissue.
Text includes “J.H.
Wright, pinxt. Copyright 1876 by Currier & Ives, New York. Reproduced by
Heppenheimer & Maurer. Published by Currier & Ives, 125 Nassau St, New
York. Chester, Feb’y 12th 1866. This picture I consider a perfect likeness of
my horse Hambletonian, Yours &c, Mr M. Rysdyk.”
Hambletonian 10, or Rysdyk’s Hambletonian (1849-1876) was an American trotter and founding sire of the Standardbred horse breed. Ref: Wiki.Item #CL187-33
Price (AUD): $2950
