Antique English Hunt shadowbox diorama, 19th c., watercolor and cut paper depicting horses and hounds against a painted background, enclosed in glass and wood shadowbox, owner's information noted on back, 8"h x 25.5"w x 5"d

Provenance: Property from the Collection of a Media Executive; "This belonged to Revd John Drake, Rector of Amersham, who died 1860 (written by A.F.T. Drake, his son who died 1929 aged 80 years) --G.T. Drake"

Notes/Literature: The Reverend John Drake (1790-1866) was the rector of St. Mary's Church in Amersham, England for 34 years (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183810546/john-tyrwhitt_drake)

Fair, one horse at back right possibly missing rider, one hound loose in back right corner against glass, small scattered spots of paint loss and creases or bent paper, box has been taped together at all edges with black plastic tape **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.