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8 AKIMAL J-AINTERS 



Hambletonian, ridden by Frank Buckle, 8 stone 

 3 lbs., beat Diamond, who was ridden by Dennis 

 Fitzpatrick, 8 stone. The time of the race is 

 recorded as 8|- minutes only. The engraving from 

 this picture, executed by A. Lessell, was published 

 in i8oo by John Harrison, London ; size of plate 2i|^ 

 inches by 14 inches. 



A set of four foxhunting pieces published in 

 1790 and 1795 by John Harris, and dedicated 

 by him to Charles Boldero, Esq., of Aspenden, 

 Herts. These plates, which measure 24 inches 

 by 1 7 inches each, are the joint work of Peltro, 

 who was responsible for the landscapes, and J. 

 Neagle, to whom the figures were entrusted. 

 Lines from Somerville's "Chase" appear beneath 

 the pictures. 



Another very able piece of work is a mezzotint 

 engraving executed by William Ward from the 

 artist's picture of " Pointers," a brace of dogs 

 standing to game ; this plate measures 1 6^ inches 

 by 13I- inches. 



Lord Rothschild has at Tring Park two hunting 

 pieces which give an excellent idea of the style of 

 dress and character of the sport at this period. 



John N. Sartorius married very early in life. 

 It is recorded that he lived at an inn at Carshalton 

 and painted most of his pictures there ; little or 

 nothing is known of his domestic life. Numerous 



