English School (Mid-19th Century), Confidence Versus American Grey

Oil on canvas (lined), appears unsigned, inscribed at lower left, presented in a period giltwood frame with gallery plaque affixed at lower center reading "Confidence - V - American Grey / A Two Miles Match for 100 Sovs / the Grey, with 200 Yds Start, won by 3 Secs / Doing the Two Miles in 5 Minutes, 34 Secs".

Stretcher size 28 1/4 x 35 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 36 x 43 1/2 in.

Private Collection Virginia

The canvas has been lined, with age cracking, minor associated flakes, and retouching visible under UV light inspection.