Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2014
Lot 349
A late Victorian bronze model of a standing jockey
Estimate £750 - £900 | Hammer £750
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Description
A late Victorian bronze model of a standing jockey, holding a coat, the circular base with a plaque inscribed '(Nov. 17. 1871 REGISTERED) J. & W. VOKINS', 29.6cm high, 10.3cm wide.
John and William Vokins were famous art dealers of the 19th century, specialising in watercolours.
For a similar pair of jockeys, see Sotheby's, The Sporting Sale, 6th June 2007, Lot 306.