Description
This evocative original watercolor captures a quintessential moment of equestrian tradition "” a fox hunt in the English countryside. Executed in a realistic yet atmospheric style, the composition places a mounted rider in a yellow hunting coat at the center, accompanied by a lively pack of hounds. The landscape stretches behind them with open meadows and distant woodlands, under a dramatic sky filled with expressive, billowing clouds. The light filtering through the breaks in the cloud cover adds depth and movement to the scene, suggesting early morning or late afternoon. The artist has skillfully balanced rich earthy tones "” olive greens, siennas, and ochres "” with the cool grays and silvers of the sky. The rider's bright coat provides a striking focal point, drawing the eye forward into the foreground. The figures and animals are finely rendered, showing a careful attention to proportion and anatomy, a hallmark of classic sporting art.
The painting is signed in the lower right corner, adding to its authenticity and collectible value. It is presented in a gently ornate, classic rectangular frame with a warm gold finish that complements the warm undertones of the artwork. A double mat in soft cream and pale gray offers tasteful contrast and visual space around the composition, enhancing its formal elegance.
Dimensions: 22" x 18"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Dimensions:
Height: 18 in.
Width: 22 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Paintings
Materials: Watercolor
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The painting is signed in the lower right corner, adding to its authenticity and collectible value. It is presented in a gently ornate, classic rectangular frame with a warm gold finish that complements the warm undertones of the artwork. A double mat in soft cream and pale gray offers tasteful contrast and visual space around the composition, enhancing its formal elegance.
Dimensions: 22" x 18"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Dimensions:
Height: 18 in.
Width: 22 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Paintings
Materials: Watercolor
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition, see photographs
Buyer's Premium
20%
Fox Hunt - Mid 20th Century Original Watercolor Signed, Framed
Estimate $500-$1,500
Starting Price
$340
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The Connoisseur's Estate II
May 29, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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