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Victorian Oil Painting Melton Horse Fred Archer Up
1 Fine Large Historic British Victorian 19th Century Work Of Art Oil Painting Portrait Melton Bay Hunter Race Derby Winner Jockey Fred Archer C1885 BY F S Evans.
Impress your clients & guests with this equine horse racing historical masterpiece to display on your office or home wall space.
Subject Equine horse study portrait of a brown thoroughbred bay hunter race horse facing left in full side profile, with known Jockey Fred Archer up above in his jockey colours. The horse is wearing its head rein & saddle on, set in rural Norfolk countryside at Lord Hasting's racing stable at his home Melton Constable.
The details is so incredible the eyelashes of the horse, the muscle defination and the white & grey colours are so bold!
Title “Melton Bay Hunter Race Winner Derby With Jockey Fred Archer Up” Dated 1885 By F S Evans.
Oil on canvas with a front glass protective cover.
Set in such a traditional decorative gilt frame.
Circa late 19th century Victorian era dated 1885.
This painting is signed in the bottom corner by the British artist F S Evans.
In our opinion this is one of his finest works.
The race horse Melton was owned by George, 20th Lord Hastings, whose stable was at Melton Constable, their Norfolk estate. The Times reported Melton’s win at the 1885 Derby: “Further and further did Paradox draw away, and his victory seemed well assured until Melton coming with a run, drew into second place. Inch by inch Melton crept up, and despite Archer’s most strenuous endeavours, the bell was reached ere Lord Hastings’ colt could get on terms. In the short run home from this point a truly magnificent race resulted, and as Melton and Paradox answered gamely to every call that was made upon them the finish was so close that until Melton’s number was hoisted no one could say with certainty which was the winner.”
Frederick James Archer (11 January 1857 – 8 November 1886), also known by the nickname The Tin Man, was an English flat race jockey of the Victorian era, described as "the best all-round jockey that the turf has ever seen".He was Champion Jockey for 13 consecutive years until 1886, riding 2,748 winners from 8,084 starts, in so doing setting records for the number of Champion Jockey titles (13), number of wins in a season (246) and number of race wins (2748) which remained unthreatened until the arrival of Steve Donoghue and Sir Gordon Richards well into the 20th century. Delirious from wasting and the loss of his wife during childbirth, he committed suicide at the age of 29.
Archer was born at St. George's Cottage, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on 11 January 1857, the second son of jockey William Archer and Emma Hayward, daughter of publican William Hayward. His elder brother, William, was also a jockey. His younger brother, Charles, was also a jockey, and later a trainer. He had at least one sister, Alice. William Archer was a short, squat man, who had taken a stud of English horses to Russia in 1842, and the year after Fred was born won the Grand National on Little Charlie. He eventually became landlord of the King's Arms public house in Prestbury, near Cheltenham, of which his father-in-law was formerly proprietor He taught Fred to box. Emma was "a big, fine-looking woman with handsome aquiline features" who some presumed to have been of good stock.
Fred was said to have inherited his spirit from her, even if he adopted his profession from his father. He was only semi-literate. When Archer was two, the family moved to Prestbury, where he was educated a first learned to ride. A "quick, retentive, and exceedingly secretive boy", by the age of eight he was riding in pony and donkey races, losing his first match on a pony, against a donkey. This may have been one of two races he rode on a pony called Mossrose at Great Malvern. William disciplined him sternly to make him improve. He soon began winning races, even after breaking his leg while out hunting. In contradiction of his later reputation as a miser, Archer would send money home to his family, who were always in debt. At first it was postal orders for a few shillings, but as his success grew, this increased to fivers and latterly big sums.
He was slim, graceful, with remarkably small hands and feet, and eyes of a cold blue-grey, or, according to other sources, sorrowful brown eyes, in a long pale face. He had pronounced front teeth, meaning his lips did not quite meet. He also had a round-shouldered stoop, typical of tall jockeys. He could have passed as a gentleman, and some, including Lord Rosebery, thought he may have been the son of Lord Wilton Classic race victories Great Britain • Epsom Derby – Silvio (1877), Bend Or (1880), Iroquois (1881), Melton (1885), Ormonde (1886) • Epsom Oaks – Spinaway (1875), Jannette (1878), Wheel of Fortune (1880), Lonely (1885) • 1,000 Guineas – Spinaway (1875), Wheel of Fortune (1879) • 2,000 Guineas – Atlantic (1874), Charibert (1879), Galliard (1883), Paradox (1885) • St. Leger – Silvio (1877), Jannette (1878), Iroquois (1881), Dutch Oven (1882), Melton (1885), Ormonde (1886) France • Grand Prix de Paris – Bruce (1882), Paradox (1885), Minting (1886) • Prix du Jockey Club – Beauminet (1880), Frontin (1883).
Provenance: Passed to the vendor from the estate of the late Stafford Ellerman (1928-2022). Stafford's great Grandfather Sir William Cass was a doctor to Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight. His son, and Stafford's grandfather Stafford Thomas Cass (1849-1934), was at school with Lord Hastings. They became friends and sailed around the world together in Lord Hastings's yacht Aline. Lord Hastings's home was at Melton Constable in Norfolk where he kept a racing stable which included the horse in this picture Melton. It won the Derby and St Ledger in 1885 ridden by Fred Archer. The picture was given to Stafford Cass by Lord Hastings and passed down through the family to Stafford and thence to the vendor. Another painting which is the pair to this one by the same artist is in the collection of the National Trust at Seaton Deleval. The only difference is the that Fred Archer is looking to the left, as in this painting Archer is looking towards the viewer. The subject matter is the same comparing both, with the same horse and same background, same location, also dated in the same year 1885 and by the same artist FS Evans. Labels for verso for fine art auction in leafy Surrey & Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Stamped on the canvas back Peroy Young Slade School Fine Art Dep, 137 Gower Street London.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide friendly professional exceptional customer service.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.
Condition report offered in fine used condition. Having various foxing stains also craquelure to the surface, The frame having general wear, dust, scuffs, stains and some losses commensurate with usage & old age.
International worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Browse our exciting other available collections 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.
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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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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
Impress your clients & guests with this equine horse racing historical masterpiece to display on your office or home wall space.
Subject Equine horse study portrait of a brown thoroughbred bay hunter race horse facing left in full side profile, with known Jockey Fred Archer up above in his jockey colours. The horse is wearing its head rein & saddle on, set in rural Norfolk countryside at Lord Hasting's racing stable at his home Melton Constable.
The details is so incredible the eyelashes of the horse, the muscle defination and the white & grey colours are so bold!
Title “Melton Bay Hunter Race Winner Derby With Jockey Fred Archer Up” Dated 1885 By F S Evans.
Oil on canvas with a front glass protective cover.
Set in such a traditional decorative gilt frame.
Circa late 19th century Victorian era dated 1885.
This painting is signed in the bottom corner by the British artist F S Evans.
In our opinion this is one of his finest works.
The race horse Melton was owned by George, 20th Lord Hastings, whose stable was at Melton Constable, their Norfolk estate. The Times reported Melton’s win at the 1885 Derby: “Further and further did Paradox draw away, and his victory seemed well assured until Melton coming with a run, drew into second place. Inch by inch Melton crept up, and despite Archer’s most strenuous endeavours, the bell was reached ere Lord Hastings’ colt could get on terms. In the short run home from this point a truly magnificent race resulted, and as Melton and Paradox answered gamely to every call that was made upon them the finish was so close that until Melton’s number was hoisted no one could say with certainty which was the winner.”
Frederick James Archer (11 January 1857 – 8 November 1886), also known by the nickname The Tin Man, was an English flat race jockey of the Victorian era, described as "the best all-round jockey that the turf has ever seen".He was Champion Jockey for 13 consecutive years until 1886, riding 2,748 winners from 8,084 starts, in so doing setting records for the number of Champion Jockey titles (13), number of wins in a season (246) and number of race wins (2748) which remained unthreatened until the arrival of Steve Donoghue and Sir Gordon Richards well into the 20th century. Delirious from wasting and the loss of his wife during childbirth, he committed suicide at the age of 29.
Archer was born at St. George's Cottage, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on 11 January 1857, the second son of jockey William Archer and Emma Hayward, daughter of publican William Hayward. His elder brother, William, was also a jockey. His younger brother, Charles, was also a jockey, and later a trainer. He had at least one sister, Alice. William Archer was a short, squat man, who had taken a stud of English horses to Russia in 1842, and the year after Fred was born won the Grand National on Little Charlie. He eventually became landlord of the King's Arms public house in Prestbury, near Cheltenham, of which his father-in-law was formerly proprietor He taught Fred to box. Emma was "a big, fine-looking woman with handsome aquiline features" who some presumed to have been of good stock.
Fred was said to have inherited his spirit from her, even if he adopted his profession from his father. He was only semi-literate. When Archer was two, the family moved to Prestbury, where he was educated a first learned to ride. A "quick, retentive, and exceedingly secretive boy", by the age of eight he was riding in pony and donkey races, losing his first match on a pony, against a donkey. This may have been one of two races he rode on a pony called Mossrose at Great Malvern. William disciplined him sternly to make him improve. He soon began winning races, even after breaking his leg while out hunting. In contradiction of his later reputation as a miser, Archer would send money home to his family, who were always in debt. At first it was postal orders for a few shillings, but as his success grew, this increased to fivers and latterly big sums.
He was slim, graceful, with remarkably small hands and feet, and eyes of a cold blue-grey, or, according to other sources, sorrowful brown eyes, in a long pale face. He had pronounced front teeth, meaning his lips did not quite meet. He also had a round-shouldered stoop, typical of tall jockeys. He could have passed as a gentleman, and some, including Lord Rosebery, thought he may have been the son of Lord Wilton Classic race victories Great Britain • Epsom Derby – Silvio (1877), Bend Or (1880), Iroquois (1881), Melton (1885), Ormonde (1886) • Epsom Oaks – Spinaway (1875), Jannette (1878), Wheel of Fortune (1880), Lonely (1885) • 1,000 Guineas – Spinaway (1875), Wheel of Fortune (1879) • 2,000 Guineas – Atlantic (1874), Charibert (1879), Galliard (1883), Paradox (1885) • St. Leger – Silvio (1877), Jannette (1878), Iroquois (1881), Dutch Oven (1882), Melton (1885), Ormonde (1886) France • Grand Prix de Paris – Bruce (1882), Paradox (1885), Minting (1886) • Prix du Jockey Club – Beauminet (1880), Frontin (1883).
Provenance: Passed to the vendor from the estate of the late Stafford Ellerman (1928-2022). Stafford's great Grandfather Sir William Cass was a doctor to Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight. His son, and Stafford's grandfather Stafford Thomas Cass (1849-1934), was at school with Lord Hastings. They became friends and sailed around the world together in Lord Hastings's yacht Aline. Lord Hastings's home was at Melton Constable in Norfolk where he kept a racing stable which included the horse in this picture Melton. It won the Derby and St Ledger in 1885 ridden by Fred Archer. The picture was given to Stafford Cass by Lord Hastings and passed down through the family to Stafford and thence to the vendor. Another painting which is the pair to this one by the same artist is in the collection of the National Trust at Seaton Deleval. The only difference is the that Fred Archer is looking to the left, as in this painting Archer is looking towards the viewer. The subject matter is the same comparing both, with the same horse and same background, same location, also dated in the same year 1885 and by the same artist FS Evans. Labels for verso for fine art auction in leafy Surrey & Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Stamped on the canvas back Peroy Young Slade School Fine Art Dep, 137 Gower Street London.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide friendly professional exceptional customer service.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.
Condition report offered in fine used condition. Having various foxing stains also craquelure to the surface, The frame having general wear, dust, scuffs, stains and some losses commensurate with usage & old age.
International worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Browse our exciting other available collections 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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DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of frame
High (81 cm)
Length depth thickness (2.5 cm)
Wide (99 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1885
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin British
Item code as1013a1052
Status For Sale
£65000.00 
$82433.00
€78123.50
$82433.00
€78123.50
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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.
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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
Private dealer, by appointment only.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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