{"product_id":"racing-pigeons-oil-portrait-for-messrs-holley-bros-bute-1st-whitley-bay-1909-in-the-manner-of-andrew-beer","title":"Racing Pigeons Oil Portrait for Messrs Holley Bros Bute 1st Whitley Bay 1909 In The Manner of Andrew Beer","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e“Old Badge Hen \u0026amp; Champion Cock”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Racing Pigeon Trophy Oil Portrait for Messrs Holley Bros., Bute 1st Whitley Bay 1909 In The Manner of Andrew Beer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e🕊️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eSubject \u0026amp; Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eA British sporting folk-art trophy portrait painting depicting two champion racing pigeons — the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eOld Badge Hen\u003c\/strong\u003e and a prize-winning \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"431\"\u003echampion cock\u003c\/strong\u003e owned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eMessrs Holley Brothers of Bute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eOil on board\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e1930\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eoriginal period frame\u003c\/strong\u003e. Painted after several years of further racing and breeding success, postdating the \u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e1909 Whitley Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e victory recorded in the inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eThe two birds are set in an open landscape beneath a pale blue sky with light cloud. The hen stands in profile on lower ground, while the cock is elevated on a rocky outcrop in a classic “trophy” pose. The artist adopts a deliberately emblematic, direct style, prioritising clarity of form, distinctive plumage patterning, and legibility over academic naturalism. Close attention is given to feather markings and stance, while the overall composition remains calm, balanced, and dignified — ideal for its commemorative purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e🏑️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eThe Inscription as a Sporting Document (Full Interpretation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eThis painting functions not merely as a portrait, but as a permanent painted record of racing and breeding achievement — combining the roles of trophy, pedigree and historical record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e🕊️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eThe Hen: “Old Badge Hen”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e“Dam of 1st Perth \/ Club \u0026amp; Fed Grand Dam \/ 1st Chest RD 3 Buxton \/ 2nd Craven Arms”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eThe hen is honoured primarily as a foundation breeding bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e“Dam of 1st Perth”\u003c\/strong\u003e — She is the mother of a pigeon that won \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e1st place\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003ePerth\u003c\/strong\u003e race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e“Club \u0026amp; Fed”\u003c\/strong\u003e — That victory was achieved at both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eclub\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003efederation\u003c\/strong\u003e level, indicating a top result beyond a single local loft circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e“Grand Dam”\u003c\/strong\u003e — She is also the grandmother of another prize-winning bird, confirming her value across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e“1st Chest RD 3 Buxton”\u003c\/strong\u003e — One of her descendants won \u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e1st\u003c\/strong\u003e in a special \u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e“Chest”\u003c\/strong\u003e prize class, recorded as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eRace Day 3\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eBuxton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e“2nd Craven Arms”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Another descendant placed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e2nd\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eCraven Arms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Badge Hen is celebrated as a proven, elite breeding hen whose bloodline produced repeated high-level winners — a major mark of prestige in pigeon racing culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e🕊️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eThe Cock: Messrs Holley Bros., Bute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e“MESSRS HOLLEY BRO. BUTE \/ 1ST WHITLEY BAY 09 \/ 1ST POOL. 2ND TYNMTH \/ 5TH PERTH \/ 10 WIRED 6.45 DAY OF RACE \/ BANFF 2ST BIRD TO FLY BANFF TO TREHFOD \/ ALL STAGED TO BANFF \/ 1ST CLUB \/ 1ST 51 POOL.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eThis is a full competitive race résumé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003e“MESSRS HOLLEY BRO. BUTE”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Owned by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eHolley Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eBute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003e“1ST WHITLEY BAY 09”\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e1st place\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eWhitley Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e race, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003e1909\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003e“1ST POOL”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Winner of the principal \u003cstrong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003eprize pool\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003e“2ND TYNMTH”\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e2nd\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003eTynemouth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e“5TH PERTH”\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e5th\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003ePerth\u003c\/strong\u003e, a significant long-distance point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003e“10 WIRED 6.45 DAY OF RACE”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Results were reported\/verified by wire at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e6:45\u003c\/strong\u003e on race day, noting \u003cstrong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3364\"\u003eten birds\u003c\/strong\u003e recorded — a telling period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003e“BANFF 2ST BIRD TO FLY BANFF TO TREHFOD”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Celebrated as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003esecond bird\u003c\/strong\u003e to complete the route from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eBanff\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003eTrehafod\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003e“ALL STAGED TO BANFF”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Birds were transported in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003estages\u003c\/strong\u003e to Banff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003e“1ST CLUB”\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003e1st\u003c\/strong\u003e in the local club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003e“1ST 51 POOL”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Winner of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003e“51 Pool”\u003c\/strong\u003e prize category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cock is presented as a true trophy bird: multiple placings, pool wins, and a standout extreme-distance performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"4178\"\u003e🕰️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003eFrom the golden age of British pigeon racing, this is the kind of object commissioned when victories were commemorated not by photographs but by painted portraits. Such works served as trophies, status symbols, and enduring historical records within the racing community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4620\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4208\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4211\"\u003eAttributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4237\"\u003eJ. Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e (English Naive \/ Folk School), active early 20th century — associated with the northern British tradition of inscribed racing pigeon trophy portraits. Although attributed to J. Brown, the work sits within the wider British trophy-portrait lineage of specialist pigeon painters, combining emblematic bird portraiture with detailed inscribed records of ownership, placings, and pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4622\" data-end=\"4625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4845\"\u003e📌 \u003cstrong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4641\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4644\"\u003e✍️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4658\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned (typical of some works attributed to J. Brown).\u003cbr data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4718\"\u003e🩵 \u003cstrong data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4732\"\u003eFramed:\u003c\/strong\u003e In its original traditional wood frame.\u003cbr data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4775\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4793\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4843\"\u003e57 cm wide × 52 cm high × 2.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"5063\"\u003e🗾️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4870\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4873\"\u003ePrivate London pigeon fancier collection\u003cbr data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"4916\"\u003eAcquired via \u003cstrong data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"4949\"\u003eCurated Auctions\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2024\u003cbr data-start=\"4955\" data-end=\"4958\"\u003eCurated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"5005\"\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5008\"\u003eLoaned \u0026amp; exhibited with the art antiques dealer \u003cstrong data-start=\"5034\" data-end=\"5063\"\u003e“Famous Lord Hill Museum”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5389\"\u003e💚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5073\" data-end=\"5095\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5095\" data-end=\"5098\"\u003e✅ Circa 1930 racing pigeon trophy portrait\u003cbr data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5153\"\u003e✅ Records real birds, owners, and race results\u003cbr data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5202\"\u003e✅ Combines art, pedigree, and race certificate in one object\u003cbr data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5265\"\u003e✅ Collectible across sporting art and British folk\/naïve art\u003cbr data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5328\"\u003e✅ Historical piece with strong display presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5396\" data-end=\"5470\"\u003e🩺 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5399\" data-end=\"5419\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5422\"\u003eIn good, honest condition consistent with age:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5471\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5471\" data-end=\"5512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5473\" data-end=\"5512\"\u003eFoxing and surface craquelure present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5515\" data-end=\"5557\"\u003eA visible vertical stain at the far left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5624\"\u003eFrame with old corner repair, minor retouching, scuffs, and wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5761\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5666\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5666\" data-end=\"5669\"\u003eProfessionally packaged and fully insured.\u003cbr data-start=\"5711\" data-end=\"5714\"\u003e🛒 Click \u003cstrong data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5739\"\u003e“Buy It Now”\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5768\" data-end=\"5787\"\u003e📙 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5785\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5788\" data-end=\"5919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5788\" data-end=\"5833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5790\" data-end=\"5833\"\u003eJ. Brown, \u003cem data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5822\"\u003eOld Badge Hen \u0026amp; Cock\u003c\/em\u003e (c.1930)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"5879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5836\" data-end=\"5879\"\u003eKate Whiston, \u003cem data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"5870\"\u003ePigeon Geographies\u003c\/em\u003e (2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5880\" data-end=\"5919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"5919\"\u003eContemporary pigeon press (1909–1913)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5921\" data-end=\"5924\"\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54897659904378,"sku":"k1462","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/oil-painting-northern-racing-pigeons-champions-old-badge-hen-cock-by-j-brown-c1930-780216.jpg?v=1734599628","url":"https:\/\/cheshireantiquesconsultantltd.com\/da\/products\/racing-pigeons-oil-portrait-for-messrs-holley-bros-bute-1st-whitley-bay-1909-in-the-manner-of-andrew-beer","provider":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}