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Jan. 05, 2025
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,200 - $4,000
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US SHIPPING: $319 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 08, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1923), "The Warwickshire"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
† Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1923) "The Warwickshire, a Check at Kineton", 1906 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left, titled on artist plaque.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 15, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles - Refusing the Jump
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Godfrey Douglas Giles Refusing the Jump Oil on Canvas 22 x 30 in Signed.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 03, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) British, Chromolithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) British, Chromolithograph. Signed and dated 1888 in print bottom right. Title bottom middle below print: "Royal Engineers." Originally published by J.S. Virtue & Co., London in 1890. Overall: 18 1/2 X 16 in. Sight: 9 1/2 X 7 1/4 in. #3877 . Godfrey Douglas Giles was born on November 9th, 1857 in Karachi, Pakistan. His father was Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy, who had been stationed there for several years. Giles attended the Cheltenham Boarding School and then the Royal Military College in Sandhurst, with his military career beginning with a posting in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and was present at Maiwand and the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879. While convalescing from an injury he took up painting to pass the time, and found himself naturally drawn to oils, creating striking battle scenes. He painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud, and then accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic in 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieutenant P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment, for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps. Having attained the rank of Major, Giles retired from the Army in 1884 and traveled to Paris in 1885, where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy, then settled in Newmarket where he began to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891. In 1893 he painted a scene of the E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand, which was drawn from verbal details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery, demonstrating Giles' skill at painting both from memory and with the use of his imagination. After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899 Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronjé after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works still on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903. By the 1910s he was famous throughout the entire British Empire for his vivid, detailed military scenes, particularly since he had experienced so many of them firsthand in India, Afghanistan, Egypt, and South Africa. He died in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 1st, 1941.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Oct. 23, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941): The Hunt in Full Cry
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Oil on canvas, 1904, signed 'G.D. Giles' and dated lower left, lined. 22 x 30 in., 27 x 35 in. (frame).
STAIR
Oct. 23, 2024
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (BRITISH, 1857-1941). The Bramham Moor Hunt, 1923: G
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (BRITISH, 1857-1941). The Bramham Moor Hunt, 1923: Going to the meet, Hollin Hall; Through Weeton.... oil on canvas 24 1⁄8 x 33 1⁄8 in. (61.3 x 84.1 cm.) (4).
Christie's
Jul. 07, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,400 - $4,250
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 14, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857 - 1941) , da The Ward - The Fairyhouse River, 1908
Est: -
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857 - 1941) , da The Ward - The Fairyhouse River, 1908 Mezzatinta colorata a mano 53,7 x 73,8 cm (luce) Altre iscrizioni: “Published Feb 15th 1908 by Mess.rs. Fores 41, Piccadilly London W” al recto Elementi distintivi: sul verso etichetta della Banca Popolare di Intra con riferimenti di inventario Provenienza: Banca Popolare di Intra; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Stato di conservazione. Supporto: 95% Stato di conservazione. Superficie: 95% Fa parte di un coppia di stampe prodotta in Inghilterra all'inizio del XX secolo per arredo (The Kildare - a gallop across Punchestown'; 'The Ward - the Fairyhouse River'), a partire da dipinti sul tema della caccia di Geoffrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941).
Bonino
Feb. 28, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857 - 1941) , da The Ward - The Fairyhouse River, 1908
Est: -
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857 - 1941) , da The Ward - The Fairyhouse River, 1908 Mezzatinta colorata a mano 53,7 x 73,8 cm (luce) Altre iscrizioni: “Published Feb 15th 1908 by Mess.rs. Fores 41, Piccadilly London W” al recto Elementi distintivi: sul verso etichetta della Banca Popolare di Intra con riferimenti di inventario Provenienza: Banca Popolare di Intra; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Stato di conservazione. Supporto: 95% Stato di conservazione. Superficie: 95% Fa parte di un coppia di stampe prodotta in Inghilterra all'inizio del XX secolo per arredo (The Kildare - a gallop across Punchestown'; 'The Ward - the Fairyhouse River'), a partire da dipinti sul tema della caccia di Geoffrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941).
Bonino
Feb. 19, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles; British 1857-1941; Battle at Slingersfontein, February 1900
Est: R40,000 - R60,000
Godfrey Douglas Giles British 1857-1941 Battle at Slingersfontein, February 1900 signed and dated 1905; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a plaque adhered to the frame; inscribed indistinctly on a sticker adhered to the reverse oil on canvas 75 by 126cm excluding frame; 84,5 by 135 by 4cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Feb. 11, 2024
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,400 - $4,250
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 12, 2023
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 20, 2023
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 14, 2023
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,700 - $4,750
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 12, 2023
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $3,900 - $4,750
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 13, 2022
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 21, 2022
Godfrey Douglas Giles (UK,Scotland,1857-1941) oil painting
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: Geoffrey Douglas Giles (British, Scottish, 1857 - 1941) NAME: When the Toll of Day is Over (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (biggest along lower edge). Two repaired tears. Four small patches. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 34 x 44 inches / 86 x 111 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Christie's London, Date 1992-03-12, Lot 229 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121735 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Godfrey Douglas Giles was a painter of horses, military scenes and battles, many experienced firsthand while on service with the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for the magazine Vanity Fair.Giles was the son of Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was stationed at Karachi. Godfrey Douglas Giles was a boarding boy at Cheltenham. He was sent to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to launch his military career, and his first posting was in India in 1875. He saw action in the Second Afghan War with the 1st Sind Horse and the 19th Native Infantry, chiefly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, and according to one obituary notice, had been present at Maiwand. He certainly was present at the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 and later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. He also painted a scene of E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand which was exhibited in 1893. It was drawn from details supplied by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been with the battery.He accompanied the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and commanded Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the basis for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.Having attained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles retired from the army in 1884 and went to Paris in 1885 where he studied under Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and was attached to French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He witnessed the surrender of General Piet Cronje after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 01, 2022
GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (BRITISH, 1857-1941).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Oil on canvas. "When the Toll of Day is Over". Signed lower right. Titled verso. From a Florida collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Apr. 01, 2022
(3) LARGE ENGLISH FOX HUNTING PRINTS, FRAMED, JOHN GREGORY KING (UK, 1929-2014) & GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (UK, 1857-1941)
Est: $300 - $450
Color Lithographs, including: "Sturmer Mere" from the original painting by John King, published by the East Essex Hunt, 1984, printed by Royale Print Ltd. Pencil signed, numbered 69/250, having a pencil remarque of a fox in flight. In gold molded frame, French-ruled mat, glazed, OS: 23 1/2" x 28", SS: 16" x 20 1/2", mat damaged, print is good; PLUS ""Killed in the Open - Carleton Clump, Mr. Fernies" & "Going to the Meet - Slawston, Mr. Fernies", published in 1912 by Messr. Flores, in matching mahogany stick frames, French-ruled mats, glazed, OS: 23" x 32" each, SS: 15" x 24 3/4". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 13, 2022
Godfrey Douglas Giles Color Engraving
Est: $100 - $200
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) color engraving titled Polo Match at Hurlingham published 1904, this example a middle to late 20th Century restrike. Image size 15 inches x 26.75 in. Sheet size 25 in x 36 in. Printed on heavy stock. Condition: excellent. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 19, 2021
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (1857-1941) 'Honora' A Chestnut Mare in a Paddock before a Large House Oil on canvas 51x63.5cm Signed and dated 1928 lower left and inscribed ''Honora' Gallinule - word of honour' lower right
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (1857-1941) 'Honora' A Chestnut Mare in a Paddock before a Large House Oil on canvas 51x63.5cm Signed and dated 1928 lower left and inscribed ''Honora' Gallinule - word of honour' lower right
Adam's
Nov. 28, 2020
Geoffrey Douglas Giles (Karachi 1857 – England/Inghilterra 1923)
Est: €1,700 - €2,210
Pferdeporträt „Signorina“, 1908;Öl auf Leinwand, 68,5 x 58,5 cm, gerahmt Signiert u. datiert
Bozner Kunstauktionen
Nov. 22, 2020
GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES - CAPTAIN MACHALL TRAINING HIS STRING, DEVIL'S DYKE, NEWMARKET
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Godfrey Douglas Giles British, 1857-1941 Captain Machall Training his String, Devil's Dyke, Newmarket Oil on board Signed, dated 1896 Devil’s Dyke, also known as “Devil’s Ditch” or simply “The Ditch”, is a seven-mile-long embankment dating back to Anglo-Saxon times and is believed to be around 1,500 years old. It is thought that this earthwork was constructed as a form of defense and partly to control trade and movement. The Ditch cuts between Newmarket's two famous courses — the Rowley Mile and the July Course. The July Course runs parallel with the Ditch, and on race days people standing on the embankment can view the race and packed grandstands on the other side of the course. The composition features four well-known personalities of the turf from the 1890s: Captain James Octavius Machell, Lillie Langtry, James Jewitt, and Tommy Loates. Machell and Langtry, the famed actress and socialite, are positioned on the far left with the grandstand at Newmarket in the background; jockey Loates is saddled in the foreground of the composition; and trainer Jewitt can be seen astride a gray in the background. Machell was a legendary fixture on the Newmarket racing scene, having served as racing manager to a host of famous owners, for whom he won 11 classic races, including the British Triple Crown with the famous racehorse Isinglass for Harry McCalmont. Langtry, known as “The Jersey Lily,” was known to have had relationships with several noblemen, including the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Shrewsbury, and Prince Louis of Battenberg. In 1881, Langtry turned to the stage on the advice of her close friend Oscar Wilde, and what started as a way to make some much-needed money blossomed into a lengthy career that spanned several decades and took the actress on several tours of the United States. Langtry became interested in racehorses through her relationship with George Alexander Baird and owned several winners that raced under the pseudonym “Mr. Jersey” (women were not allowed to own horses at the time). In the early 1890s, Langtry moved to Royal Lodge in Kentford, near Newmarket, making her close neighbors to Machell, who acted as a mentor to Langtry in all matters of the turf.
The Sporting Art Auction
Sep. 23, 2020
After Major Geoffrey Douglas Giles The Kildare and The Ward two colour proof by Fores, signed in pencil by the artist, both framed,42cm x 67cm
Est: £200 - £300
After Major Geoffrey Douglas Giles The Kildare and The Ward two colour proof by Fores, signed in pencil by the artist, both framed, 42cm x 67cm For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2020
GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (BRITISH, 1857-1941).
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oil on Canvas. Equestrian Scene. 1891. Signed and dated lower right. From an Amenia, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Nov. 04, 2019
After Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) CANAL TURN, THE GRAND NATIONAL larg
Est: £300 - £400
After Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) CANAL TURN, THE GRAND NATIONAL large colour lithograph, 50 by 100cm., under glass in a wooden frame, overall 64 by 112cm.
Graham Budd Auctions
Nov. 04, 2019
After Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) MORNING TRIAL ON THE GALLOPS large
Est: £300 - £400
After Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) MORNING TRIAL ON THE GALLOPS large colour lithograph, 50 by 100cm., under glass in a wooden frame, overall 64 by 112cm.
Graham Budd Auctions
May. 29, 2019
Godfrey Douglas Giles Color Engraving
Est: $100 - $200
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) color engraving titled Polo Match at Hurlingham published 1904, this example a middle to late 20th Century restrike. Image size 15 inches x 26.75 in. Sheet size 25 in x 36 in. Printed on heavy stock. Condition: excellent. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (T60A140)
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 22, 2019
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941), L'entrainement, huile sur toile, signée et datée 1893, 97x143 cm
Est: CHF1,500 - CHF2,500
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941), L'entrainement, huile sur toile, signée et datée 1893, 97x143 cmEtiquette au verso: N. R. Omell, Londres
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes | Genève
Apr. 24, 2019
Godfrey Douglas Giles Color Engraving
Est: $100 - $200
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) color engraving titled Polo Match at Hurlingham published 1904, this example a middle to late 20th Century restrike. Image size 15 inches x 26.75 in. Sheet size 25 in x 36 in. Printed on heavy stock. Condition: excellent. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (T60A140)
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Nov. 18, 2018
Major GD Giles - Steeplechase
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Major Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1941) STEEPLECHASE $7,000. – 9,000. Oil on canvas, 20” x 44” Signed $7,000. – 9,000.
The Sporting Art Auction
May. 22, 2018
Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1923) 'St Windeline & Wool Winder'; a
Est: £400 - £600
Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1923) 'St Windeline & Wool Winder'; and 'Queen of the Spring & Gesomina.' each: 29 x 34cm (11 7/16 x 13 3/8in).
Bonhams
May. 22, 2018
Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1923) Point to point
Est: £800 - £1,200
Godfrey Douglas Giles (British, 1857-1923) Point to point
Bonhams
Jan. 31, 2018
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941)/The Beaufort Hunt/published 1911/set of four coloured prints, 38cm x 68cm
Est: £80 - £120
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941)/The Beaufort Hunt/published 1911/set of four coloured prints, 38cm x 68cm
Chorley's
Nov. 19, 2017
THE FINISH OF THE DERBY, 1893 by Major G.D. Giles (British, 1857–1941)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Oil on canvas, 60” x 108” Signed, dated 1894 Provenance: Painted for Harry McCalmont, then by family descent Sotheby’s, Mount Juliet - The Estate of Major Victor McCalmont, October 21, 1987 Acquired from the above sale by Arthur Ackermann Private Collection Exhibited: Annual Exhibition of English Sporting Paintings, Arthur Ackermann and Son, Ltd., London; October 5–29, 1988, catalogue no. 43, illustrated in color on pages 86 & 87 Isinglass was by Isonomy, who sired two Triple Crown winners in Common and Isinglass. In 1878 Isonomy won the stayers’ Triple Crown (Ascot Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup, Doncaster Cup) a feat achieved by only four other horses. Isinglass’ dam Deadlock was purchased by Captain Machell from Lord Alington for £20. Machell sold Deadlock before her son Gervas was proven to be a runner. Machell searched for the mare, but his efforts were futile. Two years later, while looking at horses at Sefton Stud, a farmer happened by on a cart and Machell was astonished to see Deadlock in the harness. The farmer eagerly traded Deadlock for a young cart colt. Machell sold Deadlock, who was in foal, to Col. Harry McCalmont for £500. e foal was Islington, a full brother to Isinglass. Isinglass went undefeated in his 2-year-old season, going three for three and winning the Maiden and Middle Park plates at Newmarket and capturing the New Stakes at Ascot. Owner Harry McCalmont, racing manager Captain Machell, trainer James Jewit, and jockey Tommy Loates all had lofty expectations for Isinglass during his 3-year-old season. After racing in the Middle Park Plate in October, Isinglass did not make his first start as a 3-year-old until May 3, when he won the 2000 Guineas, run over the Rowley Mile in Newmarket. Two weeks later Isinglass won the 10-furlong Newmarket Stakes by three lengths. He would go on to win the Derby Stakes at Epsom — just two weeks after his victory in the Newmarket Stakes — and the Great St. Leger Stakes, making him the sixth horse ever to win the British Triple crown. Isinglass also won the Ascot Stakes, Princess of Wales’s Stakes, Eclipse Stakes, Ascot Gold Cup, and the Jockey Club Stakes and held the world record for the most money earned in a career — £58,655 — a mark that stood for 57 years. In a New York Herald article dated June 1, 1893 with the headline “Isinglass a Derby Winner,” the scene is described: Thousands flock to Epsom — London, May 31, 1893. is was Derby Day, the greatest day in the yearly annals of the British sporting world, when every Londoner and resident of the provinces who could possibly do so made his way to Epsom Downs, there to witness the short but always exciting race for the Derby Stakes. The day dawned dull, with occasional sunbursts. At times it was threatening, but on the whole the weather was fine. The usual immense crowds were present at the course, and the familiar scenes of bustling, hustling, and good-natured crowds on the road to the Downs were enacted as in years gone by. The favorite in front — As they entered the straight Isinglass, who was running on the inside of the track, went to the front, closely followed by Raeburn, Royal Harry, Peppercorn, and Ravensbury. When the distance post was reached, Ravensbury had passed Royal Harry and Peppercorn and was running third. Coming on, Ravensbury gradually overhauled and headed Raeburn, but could not get near Isinglass, who was making a beautiful race… Isinglass maintained his lead from Ravensbury, and coming on, won the race by a length and a half. ere was two lengths between Ravensbury and Raeburn. McCalmont commissioned G. D. Giles to “have the victory of Isinglass in the Derby celebrated on canvas in grand style,” according to the Worcestershire Chronicle of July 1, 1893. The commission was the most ambitious work of Giles’ career, both in scale and complexity. The size of the painting is nearly double the next-largest recorded painting by Giles, and significant effort went into the composition. Giles created great depth in the painting from right to left by gradually reducing the horses in size. He also uses the grandstands, people, tents, and flags to give added depth to the piece. Giles also took great care in his arrangement of the horses to reflect the finish of the race accurately and put forth great effort in depicting the colors of the horses and their racing silks. The reflections on the silks, the sheen of sweat on the horses, the look of concentration on Tommy Loates’ face all speak to Giles’ ability as an artist and his care for detail. Giles also included McCalmont in the painting. If you look at the group of somewhat stern looking gentleman in the grandstand, presumably other owners, you will notice McCalmont raising his walking cane above his head as he cheers on his Derby winner.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 19, 2017
EARLY BIRD WITH OTTO MADDEN UP by Major G.D. Giles (British, 1857–1941)
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Oil on canvas, 30” x 36” Signed, dated 1907 Provenance: Christie’s, London May 1, 1997 A foal of 1900, Early Bird was at best a modest winner of at least six races. He was bred by E. H. Leach at his Hamilton Stud and campaigned by A. H. Ruston. Early Bird won with Otto Madden in the 1904 Atherstone Welter Handicap at the Birmingham autumn meeting. Trainer A. N. Sadler came from a multi-generational family of Newmarket trainers. This depiction is dated 1907, and for champion jockey Otto Madden that was an infamous year. Madden was roundly blamed for Wool Winder’s loss in that year’s Epsom Derby; however, Madden claimed the horse stumbled.
The Sporting Art Auction
Sep. 27, 2017
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1923) Steeplechasing with horse refusing a fence 22 x 29.5in.
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1923) oil on canvas Steeplechasing with horse refusing a fence signed 22 x 29.5in.
Gorringes
Mar. 10, 2017
Horse Racing : Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) Signed sepia monochrome lithograph ''Flying Fox '' & M . Cannon 1899' Signed in pencil under and titled lower right Aperture 17 x 22 3/4''
Est: £40 - £60
Horse Racing : Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) Signed sepia monochrome lithograph ''Flying Fox '' & M . Cannon 1899' Signed in pencil under and titled lower right Aperture 17 x 22 3/4''
Claydon Auctioneers
Oct. 11, 2016
Geoffrey Douglas Giles Karachi (Inde), 1857 - (?), 1923 Portraits des chevaux "Clorane" et "Kilcock" Deux huiles sur panneaux dans l...
Est: €400 - €600
Geoffrey Douglas Giles Karachi (Inde), 1857 - (?), 1923 Portraits des chevaux "Clorane" et "Kilcock" Deux huiles sur panneaux dans le même cadre, légendés, signés et datés 'CLORANE / CASTLE REAGH - MAY GIRL / G. D Giles 1897.' en bas à gauche pour l'un et '"Kilcock / Kilwarlen - Bonnie Morn / 1898 / G.D. Giles' en bas à gauche pour le second h: 27 w: 34,50 cm
Artcurial
Sep. 21, 2016
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) Horses in Stable (a pair) each oil on canvas each 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.5 cm.) (2)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1941) Horses in Stable (a pair) the first signed and dated 'G.D. Giles/ 1896.' (lower right) each oil on canvas each 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.5 cm.) (2)The first painted in 1896.
Christie's
Jun. 14, 2016
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES, (BRITISH 1857-1923), "EPSOM DERBY"
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (british 1857-1923) "EPSOM DERBY" Signed and dated 'G. D. Giles/ 1894' bottom left, oil on canvas 60 1/2 x 108 1/2 in. (153.7 x 275.6cm) provenance: The Estate of Richard M. Scaife. note: The Epsom Derby of 1894 was run on June 6th and won by Ladas, a British thoroughbred racehorse and sire owned by Lord Rosebery. Trained by Mathew Dawson, Ladas won the race by one and a half lengths. He went on to win the '2000 Guineas' at Newmarket to complete the first two legs of the English Triple Crown that year.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 22, 2016
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (1857-1941)A Chesnut Mare in a Paddock, a Stately Home BeyondOil on canvas, 51 x 63.5cmSigned and dated 1928
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
GEOFFREY DOUGLAS GILES (1857-1941)A Chesnut Mare in a Paddock, a Stately Home BeyondOil on canvas, 51 x 63.5cmSigned and dated 1928
Adam's
Dec. 10, 2015
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1923) Jockeys at the fence, 22.5 x 30in.
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Godfrey Douglas Giles (1857-1923) oil on canvas, Jockeys at the fence, signed, 22.5 x 30in.
Gorringes
Sep. 28, 2015
MAJOR GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (KURRACHEE, INDE 1857-1941 ÉDIMBOURG)
Est: -
MAJOR GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (KURRACHEE, INDE 1857-1941 ÉDIMBOURG) Hunter bai dans son box
Christie's
Sep. 11, 2015
AFTER GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (1857-1941) FOUR WORKS
Est: $400 - $600
From the Duke of Beaufort's, Full Cry - The Brinkworth Brook, Killed in the Open - Hawkesbury Upton, Find a Fox in Estcourt Park and Going to the Meet - Badminton, Feb. 1st, 1911; Four hand-colored etchings (framed separately); 21" x
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 26, 2015
AFTER GODFREY DOUGLAS GILES (1857-1941),
Est: €100 - €200
The Cottesmore Hunt 1905, Gone Away from Ranksboro, coloured print, signed, inscribed and dated 1905 on the mount, 16.5in (41cm)h x 21in (53cm)w. (1)
Mealy's
Oct. 30, 2014
A steeplechase print with riders falling by GD Giles.
Est: £20 - £30
A steeplechase print with riders falling by GD Giles.
Humbert & Ellis Ltd
Oct. 21, 2014
A steeplechase print with riders falling by GD
Est: £20 - £30
A steeplechase print with riders falling by GD Giles.
Humbert & Ellis Ltd