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1702 London, England - 1752 England. Known for: Equestrian scene painting, realist style horses and riders, pencil drawings.
James Seymour (1702–1752) was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings... Read full biography
James Seymour (1702–1752) was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings (as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant) afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art... Read full biography
James Seymour (1702–1752) was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings (as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant) afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar... Read full biography
James Seymour (1702–1752) was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings (as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant) afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar with many of the prominent artists of the period. Seymour's love of art was matched only by his love of horses. He began spending time at racetracks early on, and before long found himself absorbed in the sport - drawing, painting, owning, breeding,... Read full biography
James Seymour (1702–1752) was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings (as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant) afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar with many of the prominent artists of the period. Seymour's love of art was matched only by his love of horses. He began spending time at racetracks early on, and before long found himself absorbed in the sport - drawing, painting, owning, breeding, and racing horses. His art proved popular among the prominent sporting families of the day, eventually garnering Seymour patrons in Sir Wil... Read full biography
James Seymour - Auction Lots
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Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeA liver chesnut racehorse led by a mounted groom in a wooded landscape
James Seymour Auction: 06/18/2008Lot: 105Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeLord Portmore's 'Snap', a saddled chestnut hunter held by a groom, with a setter in a landscape
James Seymour Auction: 07/09/2021Lot: 28Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeThe Duke of Kingston’s liver chestnut racehorse 'Jolly Roger' led by a groom
James Seymour Auction: 12/05/2019Lot: 161Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeTraditionally identified as Mr Martindale's chestnut colt 'Sedbury', led by a groom
James Seymour Auction: 12/12/2019Lot: 4Subscribe or get free alerts
Art images copyright© of artist or assigneeA brown thoroughbred, traditionally identified as 'Spanking Roger', held by a groom before an extensive landscape
James Seymour Auction: 07/06/2022Lot: 60Subscribe or get free alerts
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