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Oil Painting Horse Craig an Eran By Walter Wheeler
1 Fine Small Oil Painting Edwardian British Sporting Equine Animal Bay Hunter Race Horse By Walter Herbert Wheeler 1878-1960.
Title "Craig an Eran" (Winner of the 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket).
Subject beautiful portrait of the known British thoroughbred brown bay hunter race horse Craig an Eran in quarter length front facing left, the horse look so exceptionally well groomed loved and is so content.
Oil on board.
Signed in the bottom corner W.H.Wheeler by the known British artist Walter Herbert Wheeler also name of the horse is also inscribed on the lower front.
Set in a traditional original oak frame.
Circa early 20th century Edwardian era 1900's.
This is an early fine example of his work.
Provenance label verso.
A nice small size with the frame being 23 cm width and 32 cm high.
Artist biography Walter Herbert Wheeler was from the known Wheeler family of artists who specialised in sporting works of art. Walter loved to paint animals like dogs and sometimes horses. He Exhibited a small selection of his works In London and is also known to have exhibited at the Royal Academy. His known works have sold in auctions around the world, the highest recorded sold price was for just over £3,000 Pounds Sterling at Bonhams.
Craig an Eran (1918 – 1945) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He failed to win as a two-year-old but improved to become one of the best in England in 1921. He won the 2000 Guineas, St James's Palace Stakes and Eclipse Stakes as well as finishing second in the Epsom Derby and fourth in the St Leger. After his retirement from racing he became a successful breeding stallion whose offspring included April the Fifth and Mon Talisman. Craig an Eran was a bay horse bred in the United Kingdom by his owner Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor. He was sent into training with Alec Taylor, Jr. at his stable at Manton, Wiltshire.
He was from the sixth crop of foals sired by Sunstar who won the 2000 Guineas and the Epsom Derby in 1911 before his career was ended by injury. Craig an Eran's dam Maid of the Mist was a daughter of Sceptreand an influential broodmare in her own right, who also produced the Epsom Oaks winner Sunny Jane. Her other descendants have included Buchan, Commanche Run, Full Dress, Swiftfoot and One in a Million.
His Stud record Craig an Eran remained in training as a four-year-old but in April 1922 it was decided to retire the colt from racing and put him to stud at fee of 250 guineas. He was employed a breeding stallion in England, before moving to France. The best of his offspring included April the Fifth, Mon Talisman and the Grand Prix de Paris winner Admiral Drake. Craig an Eran was euthanised on 22 October 1945. His breeder Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor, his owner 2nd Viscount Astor & trainer Alex Taylor Jr His major wins where 2000 Guineas in 1921, St James’s Palace Stakes in 1921 and Eclipse Stakes in 1921 his earnings where £15,345
Reference sources 1. "Craig an Eran pedigree". Equineline. 2."Turf Notes". Auckland Star. 29 October 1921. p. 18 – via Papers Past. 3, Mortimer, Roger Onslow, Richard Willett, Peter (1978). Biographical Encyclopedia of British Flat Racing. Macdonald and Jane's. ISBN 0-354-08536-0. 4. "Lily Agnes - Family 16-h". Thoroughbred Bloodlines. Retrieved 2013-08-30. 5. "Racing World". Auckland Star. 30 April 1921. p. 12 – via Papers Past. 6. "English Racing". Evening Post (New Zealand). 2 May 1921. p. 2 – via Papers Past. 7. Morris, Tony Randall, John (1999). A Century of Champions. Portway Press. ISBN 1-901570-15-0. 8. "Sporting". New Zealand Herald. 25 May 1921. p. 9 – via Papers Past. 9."Sporting". The Press. 3 June 1921. p. 8 – via Papers Past.10. Abelson, Edward Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books Publishing. ISBN 978-1-873626-15-3. 11. "Sporting". The Press. 28 June 1921. p. 11 – via Papers Past. 12. "English Racing". Evening Post (New Zealand). 16 July 1921. p. 5 – via Papers Past.13. "Sporting". New Zealand Herald. 9 September 1921. p. 3 – via Papers Past. 14."Sporting". New Zealand Herald. 10 September 1921. p. 9 – via Papers Past. 15."Turf Notes". Auckland Star. 5 November 1921. p. 18 – via Papers Past. 16. "Sporting". Lake Wakatip Mail. 15 August 1922. p. 4 – via Papers Past. 17.Weatherby (1949). "Obituary of Stallions". The General Stud Book. 31: 1169.
Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Checkout our exciting other Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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Title "Craig an Eran" (Winner of the 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket).
Subject beautiful portrait of the known British thoroughbred brown bay hunter race horse Craig an Eran in quarter length front facing left, the horse look so exceptionally well groomed loved and is so content.
Oil on board.
Signed in the bottom corner W.H.Wheeler by the known British artist Walter Herbert Wheeler also name of the horse is also inscribed on the lower front.
Set in a traditional original oak frame.
Circa early 20th century Edwardian era 1900's.
This is an early fine example of his work.
Provenance label verso.
A nice small size with the frame being 23 cm width and 32 cm high.
Artist biography Walter Herbert Wheeler was from the known Wheeler family of artists who specialised in sporting works of art. Walter loved to paint animals like dogs and sometimes horses. He Exhibited a small selection of his works In London and is also known to have exhibited at the Royal Academy. His known works have sold in auctions around the world, the highest recorded sold price was for just over £3,000 Pounds Sterling at Bonhams.
Craig an Eran (1918 – 1945) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He failed to win as a two-year-old but improved to become one of the best in England in 1921. He won the 2000 Guineas, St James's Palace Stakes and Eclipse Stakes as well as finishing second in the Epsom Derby and fourth in the St Leger. After his retirement from racing he became a successful breeding stallion whose offspring included April the Fifth and Mon Talisman. Craig an Eran was a bay horse bred in the United Kingdom by his owner Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor. He was sent into training with Alec Taylor, Jr. at his stable at Manton, Wiltshire.
He was from the sixth crop of foals sired by Sunstar who won the 2000 Guineas and the Epsom Derby in 1911 before his career was ended by injury. Craig an Eran's dam Maid of the Mist was a daughter of Sceptreand an influential broodmare in her own right, who also produced the Epsom Oaks winner Sunny Jane. Her other descendants have included Buchan, Commanche Run, Full Dress, Swiftfoot and One in a Million.
His Stud record Craig an Eran remained in training as a four-year-old but in April 1922 it was decided to retire the colt from racing and put him to stud at fee of 250 guineas. He was employed a breeding stallion in England, before moving to France. The best of his offspring included April the Fifth, Mon Talisman and the Grand Prix de Paris winner Admiral Drake. Craig an Eran was euthanised on 22 October 1945. His breeder Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor, his owner 2nd Viscount Astor & trainer Alex Taylor Jr His major wins where 2000 Guineas in 1921, St James’s Palace Stakes in 1921 and Eclipse Stakes in 1921 his earnings where £15,345
Reference sources 1. "Craig an Eran pedigree". Equineline. 2."Turf Notes". Auckland Star. 29 October 1921. p. 18 – via Papers Past. 3, Mortimer, Roger Onslow, Richard Willett, Peter (1978). Biographical Encyclopedia of British Flat Racing. Macdonald and Jane's. ISBN 0-354-08536-0. 4. "Lily Agnes - Family 16-h". Thoroughbred Bloodlines. Retrieved 2013-08-30. 5. "Racing World". Auckland Star. 30 April 1921. p. 12 – via Papers Past. 6. "English Racing". Evening Post (New Zealand). 2 May 1921. p. 2 – via Papers Past. 7. Morris, Tony Randall, John (1999). A Century of Champions. Portway Press. ISBN 1-901570-15-0. 8. "Sporting". New Zealand Herald. 25 May 1921. p. 9 – via Papers Past. 9."Sporting". The Press. 3 June 1921. p. 8 – via Papers Past.10. Abelson, Edward Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books Publishing. ISBN 978-1-873626-15-3. 11. "Sporting". The Press. 28 June 1921. p. 11 – via Papers Past. 12. "English Racing". Evening Post (New Zealand). 16 July 1921. p. 5 – via Papers Past.13. "Sporting". New Zealand Herald. 9 September 1921. p. 3 – via Papers Past. 14."Sporting". New Zealand Herald. 10 September 1921. p. 9 – via Papers Past. 15."Turf Notes". Auckland Star. 5 November 1921. p. 18 – via Papers Past. 16. "Sporting". Lake Wakatip Mail. 15 August 1922. p. 4 – via Papers Past. 17.Weatherby (1949). "Obituary of Stallions". The General Stud Book. 31: 1169.
Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Checkout our exciting other Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate
High (32 cm)
Wide (23 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (1.5 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date Edwardian
Edwardian Antiques Material Oil Painting on Board
Origin British
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Condition report overall in good condition. There is craquelure & some foxing stains also some touch ups in places, the frame has general wear, scuffs, scratches, stains minor losses commensurate with usage & old age.
Item code as1013a921
Status For Sale
£2945.00
$3716.00
€3535.47
$3716.00
€3535.47
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We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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