Early 20th Century Equestrian Oil Painting Racehorses Spion Kop Winner Derby Stakes Signed By Frederick Albert Clarke
London, United Kingdom
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Important Antique English 1920 Oil Painting – Racehorse “Spion Kop” Derby Winner – Signed Frederick Albert Clark
This is an original early 20th-century oil on canvas equestrian portrait by the English sporting artist Frederick Albert Clark, dated 1920. The subject is Spion Kop, the chestnut colt who famously won the 1920 Epsom Derby. Clark was renowned for his ability to portray horses not simply as animals, but as individuals with presence and character. Here, Spion Kop is captured with attentive ears, bright alert eyes, and a muscular stance that conveys both his athletic power and noble temperament. The medium of oil on canvas allows for richness in tonal gradation: warm browns and reds dominate the horse’s coat, contrasted by cooler greys, creams, and greens in the architectural setting. This balance of warm and cool tones ensures the horse remains the commanding focus of the composition.
The scene is set outside the stable yard, with Spion Kop positioned slightly left of centre, facing inward toward the viewer’s gaze. The artist employs a blended yet vigorous brushstroke on the body to capture the sheen of the chestnut coat, while finer detailing defines the facial features, mane, and musculature. Highlights around the flank, shoulder, and haunches give dimension. The eyes are keenly observed, lending intimacy and individuality. Clark’s combination of precise draughtsmanship and looser atmospheric handling makes the work both faithful likeness and romanticised portrait. The painting radiates quiet triumph — the proud repose of a champion.
Spion Kop (1917–1941) was owned and bred by Major Giles Loder and trained by Peter Gilpin. On 2 June 1920, he won the 141st Epsom Derby, ridden by American jockey Frank O’Neill. His Derby triumph remains one of the most dramatic in racing history. After retirement, Spion Kop stood at stud, siring notable winners, and died in 1941.
Signed lower right in red: “Frederick Albert Clark 1920.” Presented in its original gilt-wood frame with classical moulding. Hanging wire attached for immediate display. Frame dimensions: 63.5 cm high × 72 cm wide × 3.75 cm deep.
Original paper label verso: “Frederick Albert Clark – Spion Kop Winner of the Derby Stakes 1920 – Oil on canvas – signed and dated.” Inscription verso: “Marie G. Loder’s Spion Kop Winner of the 1920 Derby Stakes, ridden by F. O’Neill.” This painting was also offered through the notable British auction house Sworders, renowned for handling fine sporting and equestrian art. It is now curated and presented for sale by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, specialists in significant and investment-quality artworks.
Fine used condition for age (over 100 years). Canvas has been relined for stability. Some craquelure, foxing, dust, and minor paint loss. Frame with light wear, scuffs, and small chips, commensurate with age. Stable and ready to hang.
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