Rysdyk’s Hambletonian
1866/1876. Colour lithograph, signed and dated “1865” in image lower left to right, text including date “1866” and title below image, 48 x 65.7cm. Repaired slight tears to image and margins, minor stains to margins. Laid down on acid-free tissue. Text includes “J.H. Wright, pinxt. Copyright 1876 by Currier & Ives, New York. Reproduced by Heppenheimer & Maurer. Published by Currier & Ives, 125 Nassau St, New York. Chester, Feb’y 12th 1866. This picture I consider a perfect likeness of my horse Hambletonian, Yours &c, Mr M. Rysdyk.” Hambletonian 10, or Rysdyk’s Hambletonian (1849-1876) was an American trotter and founding sire of the Standardbred horse breed. Ref: Wiki.
Item #CL187-33
Price (AUD): $2,950.00 other currencies