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The Independent
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction
A sculpture of 'one of the most celebrated racehorses of the last century' is to be sold at auction. The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2. Racehorse Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze sculpture was created in an edition of just five, and is currently owned by the Munnings Art Museum in Colchester, Essex, which also owns a second. Scarlett Walsh, sculpture specialist at Christie's London, said: 'Sir Alfred Munnings is rightly celebrated as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, and Brown Jack reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the character and form of the horse in three dimensions. 'Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history. 'Brown Jack offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work of remarkable artistic and historical significance, also with outstanding provenance. It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most.' The sculpture is estimated to sell for up to £300,000 at the auction, Christie's Old Masters To Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Race horse sculpture by Sir Alfred Munnings to be sold at auction
A sculpture of 'one of the most celebrated racehorses of the last century' is to be sold at auction. The piece, by Sir Alfred Munnings, who is known as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, will go under the hammer at Christie's London on July 2. Racehorse Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze sculpture was created in an edition of just five, and is currently owned by the Munnings Art Museum in Colchester, Essex, which also owns a second. Scarlett Walsh, sculpture specialist at Christie's London, said: 'Sir Alfred Munnings is rightly celebrated as one of Britain's greatest equestrian painters, and Brown Jack reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the character and form of the horse in three dimensions. 'Executed with anatomical precision and deep personal affection, the work stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history. 'Brown Jack offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a work of remarkable artistic and historical significance, also with outstanding provenance. It is a masterpiece of equine portraiture and a lasting testament to the artist's lifelong devotion to the subject he loved most.' The sculpture is estimated to sell for up to £300,000 at the auction, Christie's Old Masters To Modern Day Sale: Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture.
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
FEI investigating Ryan for repeatedly whipping horse
The FEI, equestrian sport's world governing body, has launched an investigation into Australian Olympian Heath Ryan after a video emerged that appeared to show him repeatedly whipping a was suspended by Equestrian Australia last week after the video - said by Ryan to be about two years old - showed a man striking a horse about 40 FEI has now also provisionally suspended the 66-year-old, who issued a statement after the video emerged to say he was acting in "the horse's best interest".But the FEI says it has opened an investigation "following allegations of horse abuse reported to the FEI and Equestrian Australia, as well as the posting of a video on social media showing abusive training techniques"."The scenes depicted are profoundly disturbing and stand in stark opposition to the core values of FEI horse welfare," FEI secretary general Sabrina Ibanez said."The FEI has opened an investigation to thoroughly examine all the facts and determine further disciplinary action under the FEI rules and regulations. We are committed to ensuring that any behaviour which puts horse welfare at risk is dealt with firmly and fairly." Sam Jones, the CEO of Equestrian Australia, added: "It is both appropriate and welcome that FEI leads the investigation of this matter."Equestrian Australia remains extremely concerned about the incident and allegations, and we will support the FEI in any way we can."We know our community is keen for answers, but we would ask for patience as the FEI rightly follows a thorough and fair process, in line with their policies and procedures."Ryan represented Australia in dressage at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and finished said the horse, named Nico, came to him after an accident which resulted in a female rider needing hospital Australian said that Nico "had always been a problem child and would just not stop" and after the video he was able to rehome the said, external: "I am so sad this was caught on video. If I had been thinking of myself I would have immediately just gotten off and sent Nico to the knackery."That video was a life or death moment for Nico and I genuinely had to try my very hardest to see if Nico would consider other options."All of this transpired sincerely with the horse's best interests the sole consideration. Unbelievably it was so successful for everyone except me with the release of this video."Britain's three-time Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin missed the Paris Games last year after a video emerged of her repeatedly striking a horse around its legs with a long whip. She was subsequently banned for a year by the FEI.
Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Wall Street Journal
Nascar's Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Sells Equestrian Estate for a Record $12.2 Million
Race-car driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has sold a roughly 140-acre equestrian estate near Charlotte, N.C., for $12.2 million, a record for the area and more than triple what he paid for it 12 years ago. Stenhouse, who won the Daytona 500 in 2023, paid $3.8 million in 2013 for the Mooresville, N.C., property near Lake Norman, property records show.
Grazia USA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Due West: Bella Hadid Shows Off Her Equine Skills In Style
Bella Hadid attends the 'Window To The West' series premiere at Kemo Sabe Pop-Up on September 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo) Bella Hadid is the à la mode horse girl—something we didn't know we needed until now. This weekend, the model competed in a Las Vegas horse cutting competition; a skill which involves the rider cutting off a cow from its herd and keeping it from returning for two and a half minutes. Her outfit, both practical for the sport, yet in keeping with her now well-known rodeo style, included a black and white flannel button-up tucked into classic blue flared jeans, and a silver buckled brown belt to tie it all in. Over the jeans, she wore light brown chaps with fringe detailing, as well as a white straw cowboy hat over a slick ponytail. See the outfit here. Bella Hadid reacts during The American Performance Horseman by Teton Ridge at Globe Life Field on March 08, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo byfor Teton Ridge) Her western sartorial choices have been drawing attention for some time now, and she has given us apt inspiration for our own rodeo-inspired looks. However, in this case, she isn't just modelling the clothes, she's living her best cowgirl life too. The supermodel has been involved with equestrianism since she was young, with her passion for all things horses only growing once she began dating rodeo star Adan Banuelos. Hadid and Banuelos even brought horseback riding and matching western outfits to New York Fashion Week last year, right in the middle of downtown Manhattan. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid attend the 'Window To The West' series premiere at Kemo Sabe Pop-Up on September 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo) In December of 2024, she took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt post detailing how Banuelos helped her embrace her love of horses and regain her confidence riding. 'Being able to try new things and reach new goals, especially on horses again, has been the biggest joy of my life. I thank God every day for horses.' She went on to shout out her cowboy, explaining, 'Adan always had faith in me, from the first day we rode together, which gave me confidence and faith in myself again. I couldn't have done it without him!' Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid are seen in the Meatpacking District on September 12, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images) topics: Bella Hadid, Adan Banuelos, Bella Hadid style, cowgirl, western, celebrity, celebrity style, celebrity news, fashion, Fashion news, horses, celebrity fashion
