Lot 51 , George Finch Mason, (1850-1915), 'Ambush II Wins! The Grand National, 1900'

George Finch Mason ((1850-1915))
'Ambush II Wins! The Grand National, 1900',
signed lower left,
titled lower right,
watercolour and bodycolour,
25cm x 32cm

£100-200
Ambush II, owned by the then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), won the 1900 Grand National. A popular favourite and the last royal horse to win the race, Ambush II was trained and ridden to victory by Algy Anthony and was a 4/1 favourite. He jumped into the lead at the final fence and won by four lengths.

Provenance: The Tanyards Collection, East Sussex

Condition:
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Sold for £200