harry-hall-british-1814-1882-i-the-great-match-i
Lot 89
Harry Hall (British, 1814-1882), The Great Match
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Aquatint with extensive hand coloring, 1854, engraved by Charles Hunt, presented in a mahogany frame.

DOA 31 1/4 x 50 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Durham, NC

This image documents the race between Flying Dutchman and Voltigeur at York in North Yorkshire, England, and it was referred to as "The Great Match." Flying Dutchman was the winner of the race.

Toning and few foxing marks; scattered abrasions/small tears; larger tear over text lower right; not examined out of frame.