Equine
artist Susan Crawford's collection of race horses including Pilsudski,
Dubai Millennium and Montjeu as well as champion jockey Lester Piggott
is available from the Sports Gallery.
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| Omani Boy on His Arab Stallion by Susan Crawford.
Limited edition of 95 gouttelette prints. Image size 14 inches x 18 inches (36cm x 46cm). Price £525.00 ITEM CODE GL0001 |
| Pilsudski by Susan Crawford. The famous racehorse, Pilsudski, set against a powerful and atmospheric golden background. Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Image size 20 inches x 26 inches (51cm x 66cm). Price £141.00 ITEM CODE LIM0446 |
| The Race That Never Was by Susan Crawford. Susan Crawfords latest limited edition depicts the famous race that never was between two of the greatest flat horses of our time. In August 2000, Sheikh Mohammed, the owner of Dubai Millennium, challenged Michael Tabor, the owner of Montjeu. to an old-fashioned head-to-head match over ten furlongs between the two superstar colts, with a purse of $6 million to the winner. However, just twenty-four hours later, Dubai Millennium broke his right hind leg in training at Newmarket and effectively ended his career. The eagerly anticipated match had to be abandoned. Owned and bred by Sheikh Mohammeds Godolphin Racing, Dubai Millennium won nine out of ten career starts, including triumphant victories in the Prince of Waless Stakes at Ascot in June 2000 and the $6 million Dubai World Cup in March 2000, failing to win only the Epsom Derby. Montjeu, bred by Sir James Goldsmith and trained by John Hanmond, has already been victrious in a number of big races, including the Prix de lArc de Triomphe at Longchamps in October 1999 and the King,George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot in July 2000. In her depiction of the Race That Never Was. Susan Crawford has painted Dubai Millennium, ridden by Frankie Dettori, and Montjeu, ridden by Mick Kinane, neck and neck a furlong from home. Who won? We will never know. Signed limited edition of 495 prints. Image size 12 inches x 18 inches (31cm x 46cm). Price £94.00 ITEM CODE LIM0497 |
| Lester by Susan Crawford. Susan Crawfords latest limited edition depicts legendary jockey Lester Piggott in the colours of the late Lord Howard de Walden, for whom he rode 39 winners. Lord Howard de Walden was a good friend and patron and this subject was painted by the artist in his memory. The original painting was auctioned in November 2000 to raise money for The Sir Peter OSullevan Charitable Trust. The Trust benefits six animal welfare charities around the world: The Blue Cross, the Brooke Hospital for Animals in Cairo, Compassion in World Farming, the International League for the Protection of Horses, the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre and Racing Welfare Charities. Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Image size 9.5 inches x 9.5 inches (24cm x 24cm). Price £72.00 ITEM CODE LIM0512 |
| Northern Dancer by Susan Crawford.
Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 14 inches x 20 inches (36cm x 51cm). Price £94.00 ITEM CODE LIM0529 |
| Sadlers Wells by Susan Crawford.
Limited edition of 600 prints. Image size 18 inches x 25 inches (46cm x 64cm). Price £94.00 ITEM CODE LIM0530 |
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Pilsudski by Susan Crawford
The famous racehorse, Pilsudski, set
against a powerful and atmospheric golden background. Pilsudski, owned by Lord Weinstock and
trained by Michael Stoute, was the exceptional flat race horse of the
1996-7 season. Amongst other victories, he ran second in the Arc de
Triomphe and won the Breeders Cup, collecting prize money of £2,829,087
in the process. Now retired to stud in Japan, Pilsudski is undoubtedly
one of the best middle-distance performers of all time.
The Race That Never Was by
Susan Crawford Depicting the famous race that never
was between the two greatest flat horses of our time. Dubai Millennium
is ridden by Frankie Dettori and Montjeu is ridden by Mick Kinane.
In August 2000, Sheikh Mohammed, the
owner of Dubai Millennium, challenged Michael Tabor, the owner of
Montjeu, to an old-fashioned head-to-head match between the two
superstar colts, with a purse of $6 million to the winner. However,
before the great race could take place, Dubai Millennium suffered a
career ending injury in training at Newmarket and the eagerly
anticipated match had to be abandoned.
Lester by Susan Crawford
Legendary jockey Lester Piggott in the
colours of the late Lord Howard de Walden, for whom he rode 39 winners.
Lord Howard de Walden was a good friend and patron and this subject was
painted by the artist in his memory. The print is signed by the artist and
by Lester Piggott and proportion of the proceeds will be contributed to
the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust.Northern Dancer by Susan Crawford
Sadlers Wells by Susan Crawford
Bedouin Rider with Racing
Camel by Susan Crawford
Omani Boy on His Arab
Stallion by Susan Crawford
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