Lot 1258 , Basil Nightingale (1860-1940) Study of Field Marshall Lord Roberts stallion Volonel, 14 x 19in.

Basil Nightingale (1860-1940)
charcoal and chalk,
Study of Field Marshall Lord Robert's stallion Volonel,
inscribed by Major Cecil Spence,
14 x 19in.
Estimate £200-250

Inscribed top right in pencil: "Field Marshall Lord Robert's famous white arab (stallion) charger "Volonel", a sketch from lifes by Basil Nightingale at Major Sherston's (Robert's nephew) 1893 - Volonel was taken nearly everywhere with Roberts & had as many pranks as a favourite terrier
With the artist's best wishes to Major Cecil Spence"


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Sold for £200