John Miles of Northleach (British, 1780-1849) An Instance Never Known Before signed and extensively inscribed 'Painted by J. Miles Northleach Glo---' (lower centre) oil on canvas 42 x 57cm (16 9/16 x 22 7/16in). Saleroom notices: The full inscription reads: An INSTANCE NEVER KNOWN BEFORE. In July 1811. A Butcher went to the seat of Thos. Willan Esqr at Farmington near Northleach Gloucestershire to kill an / Old cart Horse. After he had stuck the Horse, the man employed to hold it dropt the halter. The Horse immediately ran / at the Butcher, who took to his heels, and after several turns in the field, they entered the rick-yard. The Butcher being an old / man and quite exhausted, fell between the ricks. The Horse caught at him (but luckily missed) and fell to rise no more. In a few / minutes the man of Blood, assisted by fear crept softly away, not to disturb his pursuer till it was quite dead. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
The full inscription reads: An INSTANCE NEVER KNOWN BEFORE. In July 1811. A Butcher went to the seat of Thos. Willan Esqr at Farmington near Northleach Gloucestershire to kill an / Old cart Horse. After he had stuck the Horse, the man employed to hold it dropt the halter. The Horse immediately ran / at the Butcher, who took to his heels, and after several turns in the field, they entered the rick-yard. The Butcher being an old / man and quite exhausted, fell between the ricks. The Horse caught at him (but luckily missed) and fell to rise no more. In a few / minutes the man of Blood, assisted by fear crept softly away, not to disturb his pursuer till it was quite dead.