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American Saddlebred MuseumEquine Art, Antique, & Rare Book Auction

LEXINGTON, KY SATURDAY JUNE 8, 2019

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Equine Art, Antique, & Rare Book AuctionConducted by the American Saddlebred Museum

NOTICEA BUYER’S PREMIUM OF 10% WILL BE PAYABLE FOR EACH SUCCESSFUL ON PREMISE OR TELEPHONE PURCHASE.

CONDITIONS OF SALE1. ALL PARTIES TAKE NOTICE. THIS SALE IS CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND ALL PARTIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.2. The following are defined terms: ASM – American Saddle Horse Museum, Inc.; Owner – the consignor of the property at the sale; Property – the item being sold; Sale – the auction sale of items described in this catalog.3. ASM is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in this catalogue. It is solely the responsibility of the Owner to verify the accuracy of such information and to notify ASM of any corrections prior to Sale. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED HEREIN, THE PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS-IS” AND THERE IS NO GUARANTY, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE CATALOG, THE CONDITION, QUALITY OR IMPORTANCE OF THE PROPERTY, AUTHENTICITY OR AUTHORSHIP, OR WHETHER THE BUYER ACQUIRES ANY COPYRIGHTS IN THE PROPERTY. Prospective purchasers should inspect the Property before bidding for the purpose of making their own determination of same.4. If, within fifteen (15) days from the date of the Sale of any lot, Buyer tenders Property in the same condition as when sold and it is established beyond a reasonable doubt that Property is counterfeit, the Sale of such Property will be rescinded and the original purchase price and any other amounts paid by Buyer refunded to Buyer. Benefits of this paragraph are not assignable and inure only to the benefit of Buyer and not to others who may subsequently acquire an interest in Property.5. A premium of ten percent (10%) of the successful bid price will be added thereto and payable by the Buyer as part of the total purchase price.6. The person making the highest bid recognized by ASM shall be Buyer. This and all risk of loss pertaining to the Property pass to Buyer at the fall of the hammer. ASM shall immediately present Buyer with an Acknowledgment of Purchase for signature of Buyer, who shall agree to pay the purchase price as set forth herein. In the event of any bidding dispute, ASM shall forthwith adjudicate the dispute and its decision shall be final and binding on all parties. Bids tendered after the fall of the hammer are not valid grounds

for dispute. ASM reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ASM may, in its discretion, accept bids by telephone, but it shall not be responsible for errors in connection therewith.7. ASM may withdraw any Property prior to Sale. Unless announced by ASM, all bids are per lot as numbered in this catalog.8. Unless exempted by law, Buyer is required to pay, in addition to the purchase price and any other charges herein provided for, all applicable sales taxes.9. Immediately after Sale, Buyer shall make settlement with ASM. If not so removed within two (2) days of the Sale, ASM may store the Property at Buyers risk and expense at a location chosen by ASM. Unless credit has been extended by ASM to Buyer in advance of the Sale, settlement of Buyer shall be in U.S. currency, bank check, certified check, approved credit card or other, whichever is acceptable to ASM. If Buyer’s account is not paid in full within fifteen (15) days of the Sale, the unpaid balance shall bear a service charge of two percent (2%) per month from date of Sale until paid. Buyer grants ASM a security interest in the Property, its proceeds and products, to secure payment of any unpaid balance, commission, Buyer’s premium, sales tax and any other amounts Buyer may owe ASM or its affiliates. Buyer designates ASM as Buyer’s attorney-in-fact to take all action, including execution and filing of financing statements, to protect and enforce the security interest. Buyer agrees that ASM shall have all rights and remedies of a Secured Party pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law.10. Upon settlement, the Property shall be delivered to Buyer. The Property shall be promptly removed by Buyer from the sales facility.11. ASM shall not be bound by any agreement, written or oral, varying from these Conditions of Sale unless agreed on in writing by ASM.12. Persons purporting to act as agents for a Buyer must file with ASM an agent’s authorization in a form acceptable to ASM, showing the agency and that Buyer intends to be bound by the agent’s actions. Any person failing to strictly comply with this requirement shall be personally liable as Buyer.13. In no event shall ASM’s liability to a Buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.14. The Sale, these Conditions of Sale, and all parties’ rights and obligations with respect thereto shall (a) be governed by the laws of the State of Kentucky, and, in the event of a dispute, courts whose districts include Fayette County shall have exclusive jurisdiction, and (b) be binding upon all parties, their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

SALE DATESaturday, June 8, 2019

SALE TIME11:00 a.m.

PREVIEWMonday, June 3 – Friday, June 7

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Saturday, June 8

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

LOCATIONAmerican Saddlebred Museum

(Kentucky Horse Park)4083 Iron Works Parkway

Lexington, KY 40511

CONTACTPhone: (859) 259-2746

Fax: (859) [email protected]

Tom Biederman, Auctioneer

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PAYABLE ON EACH SUCCESSFUL SALE.

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Equine Art, Antique, & Rare Book Auction 3

1Vintage Horse Show Advertising Poster “Tulsa Charity Horse Show 1959” Signed KVHN.16.5” T x 14” W.

A vintage advertising poster for the 1959 Tulsa Horse Show highlighting a fine harness horse with a five-gaited horse in the background. The poster was most likely displayed in shops around the city to garner attention for the show.

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2Prof. Jesse Beery Posterc. 1940s. 25.5” T x 17” W.

Possibly sent to graduates of the Professor Beery’s Mail Course in Horsemanship. No horse trainer should be without one!

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3EDWIN BOGUCKIWing CommanderBronze Oval with Suede Back. Signed. 7.5” T x 5.25” W.

One of only nine, highly collectible, bronze editions created by the artist as trophies for the Wisconsin Futurity Horse Show.

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4Commemorative Poster “Arlington”24” T x 32” W.

In 1974, the Arlington Race Track in Chicago, Illinois handed out posters to all attendees featuring Secretariat to commemorate his win of the year before. The Arlington Invitational had been held for the first time in 1973 in order to showcase U.S. Triple Crown winner Secretariat to Chicago racing fans. Secretariat won the race with My Gallant and Our Native running second and third respectively. Both of these horses had lost to the champion in the Triple Crown series.

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5JAMES L. CROWExpectationPrint. 22.5” T x 29” W.

The work of James L. Crow is honored in permanent collections throughout the US, Europe, and Japan. He has perfectly captured the patient look of a mare awaiting the imminent birth of her foal.

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6GEORGE FORD MORRIS(American, 1873 -1960)

Breeders Gazette Insert10.5” T x 16.5” W.

Imported prize-winning Hackney stallion Barthrope Performer, property of the Hon. M. H. Cochrane, Quebec, Canada.

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7ROY E. GIVENSVintage Five-Gaited Saddlebred TopperBrass. c. 1940s. 7.5” T x 9” W.

Solid brass statue of a trotting American Saddlebred framed out in barlwood. One side inscribed Bloomington, IL and the other side Roy E. Givens. Most likely it was originally used as a gate or mailbox topper or as a hood ornament. It is unusual to find a piece with details as technically correct as this one.

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8HOOSHANG KHORASANIKentucky TreasureAcrylic on Canvas. Signed and Dated 2018. 36” T x 36” W.

Modern artist Khorasani has created a work with movement, motion, and impulsion, all adding to the energy emanating from the piece.

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9UntitledOil on Canvas. Signed. 23.5” T x 29.5” W.

A handsome Saddlebred stallion surveys his domain in a classic pose.

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10JESSIE PETTIEPair of Untitled Watercolors11.5” T x 9.5” W each.

A lovely pair of watercolors — one with a mare and foal, the other featuring a three-gaited horse. Matted in muted colors to hang together or separately, each is created in Pettie’s signature style.

11SUSAN E. DUDULAChampion CelebrationAcrylic on Canvas. 19” T x 14.5” W.

Take a piece of Kentucky home with you. An American Saddlebred, a bottle of Maker’s Mark, a mint julep, red roses, and a World’s Championship Horse Show ribbon – the artist has gathered some of the most well-recognized representations of Kentucky in one colorful piece.

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12MARTHA HUFFUntitledSigned and Dated 1957. 26” T x 21” W.

Exquisite head study of a three-gaited American Saddlebred. Martha Huff was commissioned to create pieces for many of the foremost owners and stables of the 1950s.

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13Vintage Advertising Poster “Williamston Lions Club Horse Show”c. 1960s. 21.5” T x 13.5” W.

Storefront advertising poster for a spring horse show held at Kehukee Park in Williamston, North Carolina.

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14EDWARD PENFIELD(American, 1866 - 1925)

Saturday Evening PostJune 17, 1905. 19.5” T x 15” W.

Rare example of Saddle Horse “Americana” on the cover of the era’s most popular publication.

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151904 Cover of The Horseman “A Morning Ride”1904. Linen backed for preservation. 19” T x 15” W.

Cover of the popular 1904 Christmas Edition of The Horseman magazine. The portrait of a woman riding sidesaddle on her high stepping American Saddlebred is titled A Morning Ride and evokes a happy holiday feel.

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16CAROL FRIELFine Harness HorseOriginal Watercolor. Signed C. Friel from Sargent photo 1994. 38.5” T x 25” W.

The artist used a Leon Sargent photograph of 1994 Junior Fine Harness World’s Champion of Champions Night Odyssey as the basis for this striking piece.17UntitledOil on Board. c. 1940s. Signed. 14.5” T x 22.5” W.

With an antique look and feel, the artist has created a unique, early version of a spotted Saddlebred. Wonderful vintage piece with an unusual colored Saddlebred from back in the day. Some very slight crackling.

18Horse Show Program and Two DrawingsSigned. 13.5” T x 29” W.

A 1965 Lexington Junior League Horse Show program with six-time Five-Gaited World’s Grand Champion CHMy-My on the cover, along with two pages from the program featuring original artwork by Gwen Reardon. On the left is a sketch of CHMy-My beneath a sketch of World’s Grand Champion Roadster To Bike Eyre Lad and on the right a sketch of CHMy-My with World’s Champion Five-Gaited Gelding CHThe Contender. The daughter of a horse trainer and an equestrian herself, Gwen uses her knowledge of horses to capture the individual spirit and personality of each subject.

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19CINDY WOLFHackney PoniesBronze. 2001. Signed and Numbered AP 1/3 on back. 6” T x 9” W.

A chance to own an artist’s proof. The bronze relief highlights two classic Hackneys. One a long tail, the other a cob tail, each created with flawless attention to detail. A must have piece for any Hackney fan.

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20JANE B. MEYERCH ImperatorOil on Canvas. Signed and Dated 1990. 47.5” T x 35.25” W.

Jane B. Meyer created this large portrait to honor multiple Five-Gaited World’s Grand Champion CHImperator. The painting sells with a placard listing all of CHImperator’s world’s championship titles suitable for mounting with the painting.

21W.S. VANDERBILT ALLEN(American, 1860 – 1931)

Judging Hackney Stallions – National Horse Show Association, New York, 1892Hand-colored American Print. 22” T x 27.5” W.

A scene from the Madison Square Garden show ring. From a printing of only 1000 sets of folios known as Sporting Incidents. Allen created the series of prints to portray American sport in art. Features the Hackney Matchless of Londesborough with four of his get as they win the champion Hackney prize.

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Black Hawk and Lady SuffolkLithograph. Initialed in Plate and Signed By Hand. 16” T x 18.5” W.

Seen on page 266 of Portraitures of Horses, the piece is also known as Snow Frolic and depicts the Morgan Stallion Black Hawk and the famed trotting mare Lady Suffolk playing on a snowy winter day. A fun, light-hearted piece by the master George Ford Morris.

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23GEORGE FORD MORRIS(American, 1873 – 1960)

Portraitures of Horses; A Few People, Some Dogs and Other Animals with Autobiographical Comments and NarrativeBook. 1952. Out of Print. 280 pgs.

Contains over 500 reproductions of the artist’s works. His narratives are a must read for any horse aficionado. Sells with very hard to find original dust jacket.

24HELEN HAYESWing Commander, Teater UpSigned and Dated 1982. 17.5” T x 22.5” W.

SALINA RAMSEYWing Commander, Teater UpSigned in Plate and By Hand. 17.75” T x 21” W.

Selling as a pair are two wonderful renditions of the six-time Five-Gaited World’s Grand Champion CHWing Commander. The first, by Hayes, is a print of the oil originally commissioned by Earl Teater’s son, Lou, and considered by many to be Hayes greatest work. The second, by Ramsey, is a print of her well-known watercolor and mixed media of the grand stallion. Two different versions, both exemplifying his speed and action at the trot. Hung together or apart — they are statement pieces.

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25 Advertising Poster. “Dan Patch, M. E. McHenry, whip”c. early 1900s. 25.5” T x 31” W.

The legendary pacer was the popular poster boy for his owner’s feed company, International Stock Food. Dan Patch held the world record of 1:55 for the fastest pace mile for over half a century.

26JEANNE NEWTONOil on Canvas. Signed and Dated 2018. 23” T x 29” W.

Newton has painted a stunning red Saddlebred stallion as seen from her perspective as an artist sitting at the easel and creating a piece. Her attention to detail creates an almost three-dimensional effect of the stallion trotting right off the canvas.

27J. WILLIAMSUntitledOil on Canvas. c. 1940s. 21.5” T x 29” W.

The artist conveys a vintage look and feel in this portrait of a five-gaited Saddlebred out for a casual ride. Dressed casually, the rider evokes a relaxed feel as she guides her mount at the slow gait.

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29ROBERT L. DICKEY(American, 1861 - 1944)

Chicago Horse Show Poster 1906Original Poster. 20.5” T x 28” W.

A vintage horse show poster created by artist Robert L. Dickey depicting a jaunty pair of Hackneys. This authentic 1906 poster even has the holes near the top where a string was once run for ease of hanging on display.

30J. F. HERRINGFarmyard SceneOriginal Oil on Canvas. Signed “J F Herring JNR”. 19.5” T x 23.5” W.

19th century English rural farm yard scene. Any horse lover will admire this classically beautiful scene by a well-known British artist.

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28T. CLARENCE UNDERWOODVintage Calendar “Love Me; Love My Friends”Dated 1910. 19.5” T x 13.5” W.

The calendar page represents January, February, and March of 1910 and features a vintage print by T. Clarence Underwood, c. 1907.

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Marvel KingPage from the Cincinnati Horse News advertising the breeding stallion Marvel King. 15.5” T x 12.5” W.

The younger full brother of the world renowned Bourbon King, Marvel King would have achieved an equally great reputation had he not been overshadowed by his prolific elder sibling. In later life, Marvel King was used by Professor Grout at Texas A & M College for scientific breeding purposes in order to test close line breeding in horses.

32WYATT LILLYStained Glass Panel. 19” T x 14.5” W.

Created in 2018 by a well-known personality of the Saddlebred industry, this piece will add a touch of elegance to any décor. Comes with hooks attached, making it suitable for hanging as well as for display on a stand.

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FRANK WHITNEY(American, 1860 - 1936)

In Castlewood – Kentucky Gaited SaddlersBreeder’s Gazette 1896 Centerfold Print. Signed in Plate and Dated 1896. 15.5” T x 22.5” W.

Titled “In Castlewood”, the centerfold print was engraved from a painting by Whitney and served as a supplement to the December 16, 1896 Breeder’s Gazette. The recognizable portrait depicts the Saddle Horse Breeders Association’s first president, Gen. John B. Castleman, astride Matilda, one of his favorite Kentucky Saddlers, in Castlewood Park. The other horses portrayed include Rebecca, Marie, and Rowena, ridden by two unidentified men and a woman.

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34Vintage Cole Bros. Circus Poster Featuring Lee Rose McAdamsLithograph. c. 1940s. 34” T x 26” W.

In the 1940s, the Cole Brothers Circus wintered at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville, KY. The circus purchased the Saddlebred stallion Lee Rose McAdams in 1941. He shared the same sire as WGC CHSweetheart On Parade. A show horse before he became a circus star, Lee Rose McAdams won fourth place in the five-gaited three-year-old division of the 1940 Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.

35GEORGE A. SINGERLY(American, 1842 – 1902)

JockeyOriginal Oil on Board. Signed. 25” T x 23.5” W.

Heir to a street railroad system fortune, artist, and trotting horse exhibitor, George A. Singerly set records at the time for riding roadsters under saddle and driving them to wagon. He invented the Singerly Safety Horseshoe and was later a major benefactor of the renowned Madame Belle Brezing of Lexington, KY. It is unusual for one of his pieces to appear on the market as he created art mainly for his friends. This dashing white trotter may have belonged to one of them or could have even belonged to Singerly.

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“King Of The Plain Memorabilia” Print, Card/ Cigarette Box, Magazine Cover. Print, 17.5” T x 14” W, Box 2” T x 4.25” W x 3.25” D. Saddle and Bridle Magazine August, 1940.

Set of three items celebrating the great King Of The Plain aka “The Aristocrat”. King Of The Plain is the immortal show and breeding Hackney stallion owned by Dodge Stables and campaigned by Reed Bridgeford, manager of Dodge’s Hackney division. The champion pony was imported from England in 1927 and shown in this country through 1939. The print is from the George Ford Morris charcoal The Aristocrat. The magazine cover was the original inspiration for The Aristocrat, which is also featured in the 1935 Kentucky Horseman’s “Stars of the Equine Firmament”, and the cigarette/ card box topped with a photograph of King Of The Plain and Reed Bridgeford by Haas, is a one of a kind souvenir item. What a wonderful collection of historic memorabilia honoring one of the most important Hackneys in history.


37ANNE CRAWFORDThe RackOil on Canvas. Signed. 30” T x 40” W.

The artist has perfectly captured the feel of a magnificent Saddlebred performing at the signature Saddlebred gait of the rack.

38D. RICHMONDMoonlightOil on Canvas. 46.5” T x 26.5” W.

By a Portuguese artist, this statement piece was purchased in the south of France. The mystical piece draws the eye inward, while the subtle use of shadows creates a deep ambiance. Truly a one of a kind, statement piece. Slight crackling damage lower left.


Palomino PalsLithograph. Signed in Plate and By Hand and Dated 1944. 17.5” T x 21” W.

Featured on page 266 of Portraitures of Horses, this drawing of a Palomino and his Collie friend at play has become one of Morris’ signature works.

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40Original Big Ben Tobacco Advertising PosterDated 1938. 17” T x 21.5” W.

One of only six designs of Big Ben Tobacco advertising posters to feature an American Saddlebred, this poster with Born To Love is by far the most rare. Born To Love was the 1938 Champion Junior Five-Gaited Mare. Here is a chance to complete your Big Ben poster collection or start one of your own with the most difficult to find poster of all.

41J. B. GREUZE(French, 1725 - 1805)

La Laitiere (the milkmaid)Print. Copyright 1907, Fine Arts Publishing, London, England. 24.25” T x “ 21.25” W.

Jean-Baptiste Greuze was a French painter of portraits and genres scenes. He was known for his sentimental subject matter and his formal combination of Rococo and Dutch Realism.

42ALVIN DOVERVintage Advertising PosterDated 1943 Kingsbury Pale Beer. 21” T x 27” W.

Caption reads “Kingsbury Beer presents another Wisconsin Champion Royal Gold 17827 – Five-Gaited Saddle Horse – Reserve Champion 1942 Wisconsin Championship Horse Show – sponsored by Wisconsin Pleasure Horse Association. Owned by James H. Murphy, Murphy Stables – Burlington, Wisconsin.” Royal Gold was a world’s champion for Mary Fisher of Dixiana Farm.

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43HerodSepia (litho color aquatint). 21.5” T x 30.5” W.

From the private collection of George Ford Morris, the classic piece was owned and admired by Morris himself and passed down through his estate. It depicts the historic Thoroughbred sire Herod. Though the artist is unknown, this is an opportunity to own a piece from the personal collection of George Ford Morris.

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GEORGE FORD MORRIS(American, 1873 -1960)

Rider and Driver Cover April 16, 190417” T x 13” W.

This original Rider and Driver magazine cover was designed for the 1904 issue that spotlighted the Brooklyn Horse Show. The Hackney cover subject is thought to have been drawn by George Ford Morris.

45Vintage ClockIron. 12” T x 22” W.

Original condition and patina. Produced by Herold Products Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Self starting all electric clock in working condition. What a conversation piece this unique, vintage clock will be. Featuring a horse and buggy, it stands on its own for mantel or shelf positioning and comes with a hanger for potential wall hanging.

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46FRED S. TOLMAN(American, c. late 1800s – early 1900s)

Vintage Horse Show Poster “Brockton Fair 1907”Chromolithograph. No. 69 “Tom and Jerry”. Linen backed. 26” T x 32” W.

Strikingly colorful advertising poster printed on crimson paper for the 1907 Brockton, Massachusetts Fair and Horse Show. The tandem team of Tom and Jerry appear to leap off of the poster. A whimsical turn of the century work by Tolman, an accomplished visual artist.

47KAREN PIERRE(American, 1942-2015)

The CrossingOil on Canvas. 30” T x 40” W.

Three ethereal horses are depicted at a crossing. Are they crossing the water? Crossing over to the light? The artist lets you decide.

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48HELEN HAYESHistoric BroodmaresOil and Mixed Media. Dated 1943. 23.5” T x 31.5” W.

Believed to have been commissioned by The National Horseman magazine as Hayes created many sketches to pair with the magazine’s historical articles in the 40s and 50s. Some of the greatest broodmares in Saddlebred history and their famous foals can be found in this once in a lifetime, collector’s piece. Left, front — Vesta Dare and Mary Dall, rear — Eudora and King’s Sport. Center, rear to front — Little Kate and Kentucky’s Choice, Daisy H and Rex Peavine, Katherine Haines and Kate Haines, Annie C and Bourbon King. Right, rear — Josephine D and Mountain Laurel, front — Lena Jamison and Katherine Grigsby.


50Vintage Cole Bros. Circus Poster Featuring a Five-Gaited PalominoLithograph c. 1940s. 28.75” T x 22.5” T.

Miss Allen with her Five Gaited Palemino (note the original spelling). Jean Allen was a performer in the Cole Brothers Circus in the 1940s. She often rode an American Saddlebred as part of her act, and a Palomino five-gaited horse would have been a show stopper.

49HENRY STULL(American, 1851-1913)

A Sulky RideOriginal Oil on Board. Dated 1912. Signed. 14.5” T x 14.5” W.

Along with Edward Troye, Stull is generally thought of as one of the two major nineteenth-century painters of Thoroughbred racehorses in America. He lived in New York City but spent so much time in the horse country of Kentucky, it was said he may as well have lived there. Genre scenes by the artist are rare. Approximately 110 equine paintings by Stull survive and here is a rare opportunity to own one.

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51GEORGE FORD MORRIS(American, 1873 - 1960)

Man o’ WarOriginal Pastel. Signed. 24” T x 28.25” W.

The most widely recognized horse of his time, Man o’ War was a favorite of George Ford Morris. Once the stallion retired, Morris spent days sitting in a chair in the center of his paddock with his camera and sketchpad. The artist perfectly captured the statuesque appeal of Big Red. This pastel may have been created from memory while Morris was in Paris, France.


52Murano Sculpture “Rearing Horse” LipizzanerMurano Glass w/18k hooves (4), mane, and tail. 18” T.

This exquisite piece was originally purchased where it was created, on the island of Murano, Italy. There has been some very slight restoration to the edge of the tail.



Untitled “Seymour Knox Champion Hunter”Pastel on Paper. Signed and Dated 1934. 19” T x 25” W.

An elegant piece, it captures the classic look of one of Seymour Knox’s champion light-weight hunters. Morris does not name the horse but describes him as representative of one of four good Thoroughbred types owned by Knox, who also owned and competed with polo ponies. A representation of the pastel may be seen on page 99 of Portraitures of Horses.


54MARETTA KENNEDYUndulata’s NutcrackerBronze. #5 of 5. 20” T x 22.5” L x 7” W.

Maretta Kennedy has sculpted an amazingly life-like bronze of the record breaking, multiple world’s grand champion sire Undulata’s Nutcracker. The bronze was commissioned by a former owner of the world renowned stallion. The award winning artist has been commissioned to sculpt prominent horses of many breeds including Triple Crown winner Justify and Figure with Justin Morgan. Her work appears in the American Saddlebred Museum and the AMHI, as well as in the collections of numerous Saddlebred owners. With great attention to detail, Kennedy conveys the statuesque beauty and strength of the number one rated Saddlebred sire.



Home On The RangeOriginal Charcoal. Signed and Dated Paris 1925. 34” T x 47.5” W.

This iconic charcoal composition was created in 1925 by Morris in Paris, France. In 1951, Morris decided to use this striking drawing as the frontispiece of Portraitures of Horses. He painted an oil version of it to add color to the cover page. A once in a lifetime chance to own the original charcoal the frontispiece is based on.


56Original Rex McDonald March Sheet Music

16” T x 13” W.

One of our most unique offerings ever, here is the actual sheet music written for the stallion known as “The King of Kings”. Rex McDonald’s popularity has never been equaled in the show horse world. It has been said that the noteworthy show and breeding stallion made money for everyone that ever owned him. A champion show horse for a decade, the black stallion from Missouri sired many winning offspring. How fitting that St. Louis, Missouri band conductor William Weil wrote the Rex McDonald March in his honor.



Mrs. James Bernard On Her Saddle MareOriginal Oil on Canvas. 25.5” T x 32.5” W.

Morris has captured the rapport between rider, horse, and family pet in oil. Page 186 of Portraitures of Horses features the beautiful black mare at liberty and Morris describes her as Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bernard’s lovely type of saddle mare.


58JOHN THOMAS BERRYStonewall KingOil on Canvas. Signed and Dated 2019. 23.5” T x 29” W.

An elegant head portrait of one of the breed’s all-time great breeding stallions, the inimitable Stonewall King. The artist has captured the stallion’s timeless expression and all- knowing eye. The blood of Stonewall King was revered for the power and pageantry he passed to his offspring.



Battling PegasesOriginal Charcoal on Board. Signed and Dated 1925. 26.5” T x 34.5” W.

One of George Ford Morris’ most recognizable works, Battling Pegases is featured on page 264 of the Portraitures of Horses book. Morris composed this charcoal for a specific reason. Shortly after arriving in Paris in 1924, some of the French artists said that Morris copied his horses from photographs, as no one could draw them as he does from life. To prove his detractors wrong, he created this charcoal from his imagination. He knew it would be impossible for the critics to say this fantasy piece had been done from a photograph. Certainly one of Morris’s most unique and dramatic compositions.



Dennis KingOriginal Oil on Canvas. Signed and Dated 1937. 21.5” T x 27.5” W.

A son of the great Bourbon King, Dennis King debuted in the show ring in 1935 with trainer Oscar Gibbs in the saddle for owner Charles M. Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio. The handsome bay gelding won three blues that first season, including the Five-Gaited Grand Championship at the Dayton Junior League Horse Show. Morris’ outstanding use of color has captured the gifted gelding in all his glory. As an added attraction, the painting sells with two original scrapbook pages — one with a show ring photo of Dennis King, the other with four photos of the gelding “at ease.”


61SALLY JACKSONUnbridled SpiritBronze. Artist Proof. Signed and Dated 2018. 30” T x 16” L x 14” W.

This piece received the Award of Excellence for sculpture in the American Academy of Equine art 2018 spring show. Other Jackson bronzes are in the collections of the United States Equestrian Federation, Blue Valley North High School of Kansas City, Missouri, the American Saddlebred Museum, Stephens College, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, the Kentucky Horse Park Hall of Champions, and the Earl of Westmorland, London. As a rider herself, Jackson knows horses inside and out and she has created a piece with unparalleled attention to detail.


62GEORGE FORD MORRIS(American 1873 - 1960)

The Saddle Horse of America and the Morgan Horse#37. Signed. 1914. Out of Print. 16” T x 12” W.

A tribute to both breeds, the extremely rare Saddlebred and Morgan portfolio contains 54 plates with 268 individual photos and sketches of the great early Saddlebred and Morgan horses of America. The suede cover features the famous George Ford Morris head shot of Rex McDonald. A chance to own this elusive portfolio of Morris photographs of some of the earliest progenitors of both breeds.



Billy Post on his Polo PonyOriginal Oil on Board. Signed. 21.5” T x 28” W.

Seen on page 221 of Portraitures of Horses, this polo pony was owned by the Post family and ridden in competition by their son Billy. Morris knew that either Billy or his sister Frances rode a Thoroughbred polo pony but could not recall which one.


64GEORGE FORD MORRIS(American, 1873 – 1960)

Gentleman on a HorseOil on Canvas. Photo. Signed. 10.5” T x 13.5” W.

Labeled by Morris as an oil photo, it is thought that he may have used a specific photograph for inspiration. The painting depicts an early Kentucky Saddler ridden by a properly attired gentleman rider with all the accoutrements.

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