Bedford Appraisal

Mufti, belonging to His Grace the Duke of Bedford

This is a 19th-century hand-colored equestrian engraving or lithograph depicting the horse 'Mufti' with a jockey in striped silks, owned by the Duke of Bedford. The artwork features a bay horse in a profile stance on a grassy field with a wooden shed and a sky filled with soft, billowy clouds. The piece is mounted in a textured brown card mat within a cream-colored inner frame. The printing style and typography suggest an early to mid-1800s English sporting print, likely from a publication like 'The Sporting Magazine.' The colors are muted, exhibiting natural aging and potential light foxing or yellowing of the paper consistent with an antique around 150-200 years old. There is a gold label in the bottom right corner stating 'This article is guaranteed to be over 100 years old,' often seen on items sold through vintage or antique dealers. The fine stippling and line work indicate high-quality period craftsmanship. The condition appears fair to good, with some minor surface wear on the mat and a number tag '63' on the top right.