Antique British Equestrian Print – James Seymour / Thomas Burford – Framed

A captivating piece of British sporting-art history, this antique equestrian print depicts two horses standing in adjoining stalls, accompanied by a stable groom. Rich in character and period detail, the composition reflects the tradition of British equestrian art.

The artwork bears the inscription “Seymour pinx. T. Burford fec.”, identifying James Seymour (1702–1752), the celebrated British sporting artist, and Thomas Burford, an accomplished 18th-century mezzotint engraver.

The composition corresponds to Horses in a Stable with Ostler, associated with Seymour and Burford and documented in historical art collections.

Artwork Details

• Artist: After James Seymour (1702–1752)

• Printmaker: Thomas Burford

• Subject: Two horses in a stable with groom

• Medium: Equestrian print after an 18th-century mezzotint

• Historical Origin: British, mid-18th-century composition

• Framed Dimensions: Approximately 16.75" W × 12.75" H

• Inscription: “Seymour pinx. T. Burford fec.”

• Presentation: Framed

Condition

The artwork displays visible age-related wear, toning, discoloration, and imperfections consistent with an older work on paper. The frame also shows wear appropriate to its age.

These characteristics contribute to the piece's antique appearance. Please review all photographs carefully for details of condition.

Historical Interest & Provenance

During examination of the original framing, vintage British newspaper pages were discovered behind the artwork. Although the pages do not retain a masthead identifying the publication, they offer an intriguing connection to the print's history.  The newspaper contained an article about RAF pilot William Geoffrey Meggitt, who died in an aircraft crash on January 28, 1927

The newspaper pages have been carefully preserved in acid-free paper and securely placed behind the frame backing. They will remain with the artwork and are included with the purchase.

The composition is associated with the work of James Seymour and Thomas Burford, whose equestrian mezzotints are represented in museum and specialist sporting-art collections.

A Timeless Equestrian Find

With its classic British sporting subject and aged character, this framed print would make a distinctive addition to an equestrian collection, traditional study, library, or English country-inspired interior.

Please Note: The exact printing date, edition, and printing technique of this particular impression have not been independently authenticated. The historical attribution refers to the original composition and its associated printmaker.

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