Herbert St. John Jones (English, 1870-1939)
Inca Maxim, circa 1915
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
The portrait of a chestnut shire horse (the largest horse breed), signed by the artist to the bottom left corner, with breeding notes inscribed to the reverse of the canvas (detailed below). Presented in a lighted gilt frame that measures 22 1/4" x 25 1/4".
Inscription: "Inca Maxim (S.B.A. 231)
Bred by P&G Hughes - Estancin & Inca Bonifacco F.C.S.
Foaled 1910
Sire "Colehill Maxim" (24150) Argentina S.A.
Dam "Gresty Flower" (51221) & "Montford Jupiter" (18940)
Herbert St. John Jones, Nantwich, England"
Provenance: The estate of a Mission Hills collector. 100% of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to charity.
Condition
Very good to good condition. No in-painting or over-painting noted under blacklight inspection. Mild stretcher cracks to the paint layer with no losses.