Lot 290: Prize racing pigeons: 'Brownie' and 'Fifty Two'

Edward Henry Windred (British, 1875-1953) Prize racing pigeons: 'Brownie' and 'Fifty Two' both signed 'E. H. Windred' (lower right); the first inscribed 'Mr J. Dunsters. R.C.C "Brownie" NURP25VP. 118. & P.P. 25J. 1st Perth 363 miles Vel-942. 2nd Abbotts/Ripton.Victoria Park H.S.1st Dalston & Dist. H.S.1st Nom L.N.R.Fed-£100race & 2nd Fed.1073 birds/as Young bird Flown.all Stages. to Broughty Ferry. Winner of Best Average O.B.s.1927' (lower centre); the second inscribed 'Mr J.Dunster's B.C.C. "Fifty Two" NURP26VP 52.PP52.1st Victoria Park HS.2nd Dalston Dist.HS.6th London/North Rd Combine.Thurso 507 miles.also Best Old Bird Average.all Races.Victoria Park H.S.1928' (lower centre) oil on canvas 13 ¾ x 17 ¼ in. (34.9 x 43.8 cm.); and similar (2)a pair

34.9 x 43.8 cm.

with Robert Young, London, where purchased by the present owner.