After John Frederick Herring Sr., (British, 1795-1865), SPANIEL, 1831 EPSOM Derby WINNERcolour print engraved by Charles Hunt, depicting horse and jockey William 'Will' Wheatley against a woodland background, 47 by 55cm., framedSpaniel, an unconsidered 50-1 outsider with a reputation of being one paced, was brought up quietly and unnoticed by Wheatley to surprise the race's principals and in the words of one reporter win in 'triumphant style' .
Hammer:
£160
Estimate:
£100 - £150
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After John Frederick Herring Sr., (British, 1795-1865), SPANIEL, 1831 EPSOM Derby WINNERcolour print engraved by Charles Hunt, depicting horse and jockey William 'Will' Wheatley against a woodland background, 47 by 55cm., framedSpaniel, an unconsidered 50-1 outsider with a reputation of being one paced, was brought up quietly and unnoticed by Wheatley to surprise the race's principals and in the words of one reporter win in 'triumphant style' .