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Antique Colored J. Delton Photograph of French Racehorse SARDANAPALE (1911-1934)
Antique Colored J. Delton Photograph of French Racehorse SARDANAPALE (1911-1934)

Antique Colored J. Delton Photograph of French Racehorse SARDANAPALE (1911-1934)

$ 35.88

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Condition: Crease at upper right corner; few paper peels at right edge; a little silvering to photo edges; reverse has a few glue stains and paper remnants; otherwise solid and clean
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Product: Photograph
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Sport: Horse Racing
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

    Description

    Antique photograph by J.Delton of Sardanapale
    measures 8 1/4 x 6 1/4  inches. Photographer's stamp and penciled notations on reverse.
    Sardanapale was a French Thoroughbred and sire who was considered one of France's best trained horses. He was sired by Prestige from Gemma. His Damsire was Florizel. Sardanapale had a number of Major wins, was in the money 15 times in 16 races, winning 11 times. He was the leading sire in France in 1927.
    This photog
    raph came with a number of horse racing items that belonged to Walter S. Vosburgh, an original member of The Jockey Club, turf historian ( author of American Racing, 1866-1921 etc. ), official handicapper for various racing associations, including New York race tracks from 1894-1934 and for whom the Vosburgh Stakes at Belmont Park is named.
    Thank you.