William Norman Gaunt (British 1918-2001) Portrait of the Cha...

Hammer

£160

William Norman Gaunt (British 1918-2001) Portrait of the Champion Thoroughbred Racehorse ''Brigadier Gerard'' with Joe Mercer UP - Circa 1970 Oil Painting on Canvas image size 20'' x 24'' (50 cm - 60 cm) approx. Framed size 25'' x 30'' (62 cm x 75 cm) approx. Signed W. Norman Gaunt - lower left - and inscribed ''Brigadier Gerard - Joe Mercer'' by the artist - verso to stretcher. Housed in quality broad gilt wood frame. William Norman Gaunt was a Yorkshire born artist mainly specialising in equestrian scenes. Condition - some craquelure to lower right - not affecting main part of image. Overall good. Small chip to frame - top right rear.