Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959) Cheltenham Paddock,...

Hammer

£60,000

Sir Alfred Munnings (British, 1878-1959)
Cheltenham Paddock, with Cleeve Hill
Oil on panel 
Signed lower right, 'A. J. Munnings'
Labels verso, 'Ernest Brown & Phillips', their exhibition at the Leicester Galleries 1947, Sir Alfred Munnings PRA

Provenance:
Mrs Gallegos (purchaser at the Leicester Galleries);
Private collection, UK.

This Munnings plein air oil sketch of The Paddock Cheltenham, 1947, is an iconic view to any jumps racing fan! Capturing his innate ability to describe a moment in fluid brushstrokes, never wasting paint, Munnings was considered not only the greatest equine painter of the 20th century but also one of the finest British impressionists. This work showcases both, with the tightly painted central horse surrounded by the wonderfully sketched race contingent. 

Dimensions:
(Frame) 16 in. (H) x 26 in. (W)
(Panel) 9 in. (H) x 18.75 in. (W)