Evelyn Boscawen, 8th Viscount Falmouth (1887-1962);
his sale, London, Christie's, November 27th 1957, lot 10 (bt. by Agnew);
from whom bought by A.M.G. Kidston and sold by order of the executors of his deceased estate, London, Christie's, 23rd June 1978 (bt. by Arthur Ackerman & Son);
from whom purchased by the present owner

G. Paget, The Melton Mowbray of John Ferneley, Leicester 1931, no. 732, p. 157

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in generally good condition, with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is an old discoloured varnish overall. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching in the background, in the lowers section of the picture, which is also visible in raking light, particularly between the figure of the trainer and the racing post, and in the lower centre. There are a small number of further minor scattered retouchings to the horse and in the sky. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@laitexier.com, or Emmeline Hallmark on 44 (0)207 293 5407, or at emmeline.hallmark@laitexier.com.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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ENGRAVED
in aquatint by E. Duncan and Webb, published by A𓆉. Ackermann🔜, 1832

Chorister, by Lottery, out of a mare by Chorus, was bred in 1828 b🦩y William Vane, 1st Marquess and later 1st Duke of Cleveland. T💃rained by John Smith, he had a short racing career but won the 1831 St. Leger at Doncaster, ridden by John Day. The present painting was presumably commissioned to commemorate that victory.