DescriptionThank you for checking out this listing. Paul says: At long last, I have managed to find a really good quality fine art reproduction in full colour showing the Belvoir Foxhounds with Thomas Gossley, who is mounted on a fine bay hunter horse with the hunt kennels and Belvoir Castle in the background. The original painting sold in London at Christies in May 2000 for £113,750 ($167,781). Thomas Goosey was huntsman to the Belvoir from 1817 to 1841 and was described by 'Nimrod' as 'being just what a man should be to assist hounds in a flying country like this. He had an eye like a hawk - very quick to his points, and was more than commonly sportsmanlike-looking on his horse'. He was succeeded by Will Goodall from 1842 to 1859. The Mastership of the Belvoir was held by the Dukes of Rutland until 1896, except when the 5th Duke retired from the field in 1829 and appointed his nephew, Lord Forester, who held the post until 1859. Do please take careful note of the size of this item - it is huge, but oh so impressive.
ConditionExcellent. With no creases, scuffs or bends. I suspect you won't see one in better condition than this one. Please note that this is NOT a blow up from a postcard, or a reprint, copy, computer-generated print or an inkjet/laser printer copy of the type you may well see offered elsewhere on eBay. It is a guaranteed commercially printed and professionally published fine art print. PaymentMy preferred method of payment is PayPal. I am also able to accept your V/MC by fax, telephone or mail. Please contact me for more information. Buyers in the UK can also pay by Cheque or Postal Order. If you prefer another method of payment or have any questions, please contact me BEFORE you bid. Dispatch Your item will be very carefully packed and posted to you in a proper stout postal tube, complete with plastic end caps. Your print will be wrapped in acid free tissue paper to protect it during transit and you will also receive a full page of hints and tips on how to look after your artwork, a full biography of the artist, illustrated with a photograph of the actual artist, an illustrated list of some other items I may have available on your breed. Whilst every possible care will be taken with the packing and dispatch of your item, I will be unable to accept responsibility for any items which are posted unrecorded or uninsured and will be posted at the buyers' own risk. Buy more than one item at the same time and I am happy to combine postage (shipping). About MeThank you very much for checking out this item. I am a specialist dog art dealer, so do please check out the other items in my eBay shop as well! To check out the pedigree of the seller, please see my eBay shop "About the Seller" section or check out my main website, canineartconnections.com under the "About Paul & CAC" link on the right of the home page, where you will also find some other items on your breed! Paul Keevil NOTE: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime |