Lot 170: GERHARDUS JAN ADEMA B. 1898 PRECIPITATION, WINNER OF THE ASCOT GOLD CUP

signed lower right, titled on reverse, back of stretcher inscribed -Precipitation, winner of the 1937 / Ascot Gold Cup, Sired by Hurry On, 2nd foal / of Double Life. Born 1933, winner of 7 races / -Sired Shesoon (w/Noorani), 1960 winner

oil on canvas

Condition Note:

generally good condition overall, canvas unlined, surface with a few small areas of light craquelure, under UV light 8 by 3 mm inpainted spot above front leg, two small inpainted spots, approx 2mm, to field

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16 by 20 in.<br><br>40.6 by 50.8 cm.