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Nina Colmore (1889-1973): Cark Courtier

Sold for $4,250 at STAIR on Apr 19, 2023.

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Oil on canvas, 1927, signed 'Colmore' and dated lower left. 24 1/2 x 29 1/2 in., 30 3/4 x 36 in. (frame). Note: The Prince of Wales rode "Cark Courtier" to victory in the Lord Manners Cup at the Grenadier Guards Point-to-Point, Hillesden, Buckinghamshire, March 16, 1927. The catagloueof the Sale of the Prince of Wales's horse on February 23, 1929 gives the following descrition of the horse: "Cark Courtier, Brown Gelding, 8 years, 16-1, by Courtisan II, out of Cark Grouse, up to 13-7, winner of Manner's Cup (Bicester Point-to-Point); secod Belvoir Nomination Race, Blankney Nomination Race and Welsh Gaurds' Regimental Race, all in 1927; second to Turkey Buzzard in Birmingham.' "Cark Courtier" was the Prince of Wales's mount when hunting with the Quorn, Belvoir and Cottesmore hounds. The Collection of Susie Hilfiger at Denbigh Farm

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