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“Poseidon” Winner Melbourne Cup

1906. Watercolour, titled and signed “C.W. Read” lower left to right, 50.3 x 67.8cm. Slight foxing and stains, minor missing portions and repaired tears to edges.

Poseidon was an Australian Thoroughbred Hall of Fame racehorse who became the first horse to win both the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup in 1906. He is depicted here with his rider, Australian jockey Tom Clayton (1882–1909). Ref: Wiki.

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Item #CL198-52

Price (AUD): $1,250.00  other currencies