Lot 13: E. Corbett (Fl.1850-1876)

Bluecap a prize hound
signed with initials and dated 'E. C. 51' (lower left) and inscribed 'Bluecap/E. Corbet/care of Secy Farmers Club/Bridge St/Blackfriars/London' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)

The foxhound Bluecap was whelped in 1837, his sire was Mr Farquaharsons Loonger and his dam was Mr Horlocks Buxom (Foxhound Kennel Studbook Vol.11 1845-64)

Bluecap was descended from the famous foxhound of the same name that was whelped in 1758 and was known as the fastest runner on record.

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