andrew-beer-english-1862-1954-racing-pigeon-portrait-i-swift-and-sure-i
Lot 4142
Andrew Beer (English, 1862-1954), Racing Pigeon Portrait, Swift and Sure
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas (lined), signed at lower right, titled and inscribed at lower center "S.D.U. 26. H. 3469. Winner of the 1st Prize & Special in Young Bird Sweep. 17 fliers, from Rownhorn Hill. 2 miles. / Time. 2 minutes, 21 seconds. July 31st 1925. Bred by S. Tanner. Trained by F. Hunt. Painting presented by W. Wedlock.", presented in a parcel gilt frame.

Stretcher size 12 x 16 in. Framer dimensions 16 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

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