American School

(19th century)

Horse and Groom, said to be Young Lightfoot, a foal of Lady Lightfoot, unsigned, oil on canvas, 19-7/8 x 28 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 23-5/8 x 31-5/8 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Note: Lady Lightfoot was bred by John Tayloe III and foaled at Belair Stud in Maryland. She was born in 1812 and raced through her 11th year. She died circa 1832-33.
Condition Report: lined with paste and linen with associated flaking, surface dirt, yellowed varnish, crackle, cupping; frame with abrasions