Frank Babbage (British, 1858-1916) Bearwardcote Blaze, a Prize-Winning Shire Horse signed and dated 'F. Babbage / 1901' (lower left) oil on canvas 20 x 27 in. (50.8 x 68.6 cm.) framed 27 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (69.9 x 87.6 x 7.0 cm.) Painted in 1901. Footnotes: Provenance Christies, South Kensington, 12 June 2003, Lot 83; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Note Bearwardcote Blaze No. 1 was bred and exhibited by J. and M. Walwyn. He won cups for classes 1, 2, and 3 in the 1901 London Shire Horse Society Show, and won first prize in class 2, the Champion Cup, and the Gold Challenge Cup. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing