andrew-beer-english-1862-1954-racing-pigeon-portrait-i-billy-i
Lot 4141
Andrew Beer (English, 1862-1954), Racing Pigeon Portrait, Billy
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas (lined), signed at lower left, titled and inscribed at lower center "S.D.U. 25. H.16425. Winner of 1st Prize & Special in W.B. Sweep. 20 Fliers. from / Bridgwater Road. distance 2 miles. Time 1 minute, 59 seconds. August 1st 1925 / Bred by S. Tanner. Trained by W. Coles. Painting presented by W. Wedlock.", presented in a parcel gilt wood frame.

Stretcher 12 x 16 in. Frame dimensions 17 x 20 1/2 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Painting has been lined, areas of retouching visible under UV light inspection.