Volunteer, the Great Sire of Trotters - Original Hand-Colored Horse Engraving by John Cameron, C. 18

Description

An impressive 19th-century hand-colored original steel engraving titled Volunteer, the Great Sire of Trotters, by American artist John Cameron, circa 1880. The handsome portrait depicts the celebrated American trotting stallion Volunteer standing in profile against a pastoral coastal landscape, with a small sailing vessel visible in the distance.

Volunteer was foaled May 1, 1854, in Orange County, New York, and became an important sire to many great trotters over the years. Remarkably, he lived to the extraordinary age of thirty-four.

This original print is unframed and in very good condition, some foxing. Dimensions: 30" * 24"

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good condition, some foxing

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Engraving

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Animals, Landscape, Sport

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good condition, some foxing

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

24 x 30 x 1 in

Volunteer, the Great Sire of Trotters - Original Hand-Colored Horse Engraving by John Cameron, C. 18

Lot 0930

Estimate $240-$560

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