Lot 1382: Attributed to Thomas Spencer (1700-1763) Groom and

Attributed to Thomas Spencer (1700-1763) Groom and Jockey with a Racehorse in a Wooded Landscape, a lake and buildings in the distance Oil on canvas, 88cm by 138.5cm Little is known of Spencer's life, Shaw Sparrow suggests he was a pupil of James Seymour, worked for the same publisher "J. Cherry" 1740-1746 contributed 33 racehorse portraits which were engraved by H. Roberts and published during these years. He first made a name for himself painting portraits and miniatures on enamel. For extensive biographical details see page 412 of Sally Mitchell's "The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists". See illustration