Worthy, a bay hunter, in an extensive landscape

Details

James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt, Herts)
Worthy, a bay hunter, in an extensive landscape
signed and indistinctly dated 'JWARD R.A. 1820[?]' ('WARD' in monogram, lower right) and with identifying inscription 'Worthy a favourite Hunter by Worthy out of Elizabeth by Waxy - bred by M^r W. Wigram.' (on an old handwritten label on the reverse)
oil on panel
32 x 44 3/8 in. (81.3 x 112.7 cm.)

Provenance

Commissioned by William Wigram (1780-1858), and by descent to the present owner.

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Lot Essay

William Wigram, the fourth son of Sir Robert Wigram, 1st Bt., joined Reid's Brewery, of which his father had a controlling interest, and later became managing partner with the firm. He was also a Director of the London Assurance Corporation, Director and ultimately Chairman of the East India Company, and Member of Parliament for New Ross (1807-1812) and Wexford (1826-1830). He formed a very fine collection of sporting pictures, including other important examples by Ward, and works by Landseer and Woodward.

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