Description
Lively vintage illustration titled "The Bluemarket Races", depicting a spirited horse race scene filled with energy, movement, and humor. Signed by Cecil Aldin (British artist 1870-1935), dated 1901. In the foreground, 3 jockeys ride their horses at full speed, their dynamic poses emphasizing the intensity of the race. The crowd bursts with exaggerated expressions-spectators cheering, shouting, and pointing with excitement, while some even tumble over one another in the frenzy. A fallen hat and scattered items on the ground add to the sense of chaos and immediacy.
The background shows tents, banners, and a judge's tower, suggesting a festive fairground atmosphere. The colors are rendered in soft, muted tones typical of early 20th-century prints, with warm earth hues, pale sky blues, and darker greens of the distant trees.
The style is illustrative and caricature-like, likely intended as satirical or humorous commentary rather than a literal sporting scene. The 1" wide frame is stained dark brown. The print is behind real glass, not plexi glass.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Framed has some wear as shown, but I would use as is. Glass is in great condition.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Lithograph, Wood
Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.
The background shows tents, banners, and a judge's tower, suggesting a festive fairground atmosphere. The colors are rendered in soft, muted tones typical of early 20th-century prints, with warm earth hues, pale sky blues, and darker greens of the distant trees.
The style is illustrative and caricature-like, likely intended as satirical or humorous commentary rather than a literal sporting scene. The 1" wide frame is stained dark brown. The print is behind real glass, not plexi glass.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Framed has some wear as shown, but I would use as is. Glass is in great condition.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Lithograph, Wood
Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Framed has some wear as shown, but I would use as is. Glass is in great condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18.75 x 26 x 0.5 in
1901 Lithograph of the Bluemarket Horse Races by Cecil Aldin, Framed
Estimate $240-$380
Starting Price
$120
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Fine Art Collection
Aug 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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