Beningbrough Equestrian Sporting Print

This is a hand-colored antique engraving titled 'BENINGBROUGH,' depicting the famous 18th-century British Thoroughbred racehorse. The artwork features a bay horse in profile with a jockey wearing a blue jacket and tan breeches, set against a classic landscape containing a grand manor house and a racing post. The horse is depicted in a refined, stylized gait characteristic of late Georgian sporting art. Small text at the bottom left reads 'Sartorius del.' (likely referring to the artist John N. Sartorius), while the bottom right identifies the engraver, and a central publication line reads 'Published June 1st by J. Wheble Warwick Court.' This indicates the print originated from a sporting periodical such as 'The Sporting Magazine.' The piece is mounted in a textured brown mat with a modern protective plastic overlay. A gold-toned sticker on the matting states 'THIS ARTICLE IS GUARANTEED TO BE OVER 100 YEARS OLD,' suggesting a 19th-century or earlier production. The paper shows slight natural yellowing consistent with age, but the hand-applied watercolors remain distinct in hues of green, brown, and blue. The craftsmanship displays fine stippled and cross-hatched engraving techniques, providing depth to the horse's musculature and the cloudy sky.