Description
Here is a classic antique British sporting painting of a bay hunter horse in a paddock setting, circa mid- to late 1800s. This original oil on canvas painting is finished in a gilded wood frame. The piece is signed "Reprieve" Apelles pixit in the lower left corner. The impeccable details and warm glow of this painting make it a great statement piece for a fireplace or other distinguished area in an equestrian inspired home.
· 26.5" wide x 22.5" tall x 2" frame depth size; 21.5" wide x 17.5" tall canvas size
· Antique condition: Some paint loss, craquelure, paint spots and scratches as pictured; Surface dirt and possible overpainting; Gilded wood frame has some area of gesso loss, scratches, knicks and other imperfections.
· Professionally packaged and insured for peace of mind
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Antique condition: Some paint loss and craquelure as pictured; possible overpainting and other restoration; paint spots; Gilded wood frame has some area of gesso loss, scratches, knicks and other imperfections.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
· 26.5" wide x 22.5" tall x 2" frame depth size; 21.5" wide x 17.5" tall canvas size
· Antique condition: Some paint loss, craquelure, paint spots and scratches as pictured; Surface dirt and possible overpainting; Gilded wood frame has some area of gesso loss, scratches, knicks and other imperfections.
· Professionally packaged and insured for peace of mind
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Antique condition: Some paint loss and craquelure as pictured; possible overpainting and other restoration; paint spots; Gilded wood frame has some area of gesso loss, scratches, knicks and other imperfections.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Antique condition: Some paint loss and craquelure as pictured; possible overpainting and other restoration; paint spots; Gilded wood frame has some area of gesso loss, scratches, knicks and other imperfections.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22.5 x 26.5 x 2 in
1800s Century "Reprieve" Antique Bay Hunter Horse Painting Oil on Canvas by Apelles
Estimate $3,000-$8,990
Starting Price
$2,000
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The Summer Salon II
Jun 19, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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