{"product_id":"attributed-to-j-brown-old-badge-hen-champion-holley-brothers-racing-cock","title":"Attributed to J. Brown – Old Badge Hen \u0026 Champion Holley Brothers Racing Cock","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributed to J. Brown – Old Badge Hen \u0026amp; Champion Holley Brothers Racing Cock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare British Sporting Folk Art Trophy Portrait with Extensive Racing \u0026amp; Breeding Inscriptions\u003cbr\u003eOil on Board, Early 20th Century, circa 1930 | Curated Auctions, London Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rare British racing-pigeon trophy portrait attributed to J. Brown\u003cbr\u003e• Oil on board, early 20th century, circa 1930\u003cbr\u003e• Named “Old Badge Hen” accompanied by a Holley Brothers racing cock\u003cbr\u003e• Old Badge Hen commemorated for her breeding legacy\u003cbr\u003e• Painted record includes “1st Whitley Bay 09”\u003cbr\u003e• Further references to Tynemouth, Perth, Banff and Trehafod\u003cbr\u003e• Extensive original racing and breeding inscriptions\u003cbr\u003e• Private London pigeon-fancier provenance\u003cbr\u003e• Curated Auctions, London, 6 December 2024, Lot 370\u003cbr\u003e• Privately loaned and exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire\u003cbr\u003e• Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution supplied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically fascinating British racing-pigeon trophy portrait attributed to J. Brown, depicting the named breeding hen “Old Badge Hen” alongside a distinguished racing cock associated by inscription with Messrs Holley Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in oil on board and extensively inscribed, the work combines British sporting art with the documentary character of a pedigree, racing record and commemorative trophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Attributed to J. Brown\u003cbr\u003eSchool: British Naive \/ Folk Sporting School\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Old Badge Hen \u0026amp; Champion Holley Brothers Racing Cock\u003cbr\u003eDate: Early 20th century, circa 1930\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Oil on board\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Unsigned\u003cbr\u003ePainting: approximately 44 × 41 cm \/ 17.3 × 16.1 inches\u003cbr\u003eFramed: approximately 57 × 52 × 2.5 cm \/ 22.4 × 20.5 × 1 inch\u003cbr\u003eFrame: Substantial carved period wooden frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Badge Hen occupies the left of the composition, her chequered plumage carefully differentiated from the larger blue-bar cock standing prominently upon raised rocky ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted surface explicitly identifies the hen as “OLD BADGE HEN”. Her inscription includes “Dam of 1st Perth”, “Club \u0026amp; Fed” and “Grand Dam”, together with references to Buxton and “2nd Craven Arms”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese words indicate that Old Badge Hen was commemorated particularly as an important breeding hen whose descendants achieved competitive success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cock is associated with the inscription “MESSRS HOLLEY BRO. BUTE”. Its racing résumé includes “1st Whitley Bay 09”, “1st Pool”, “2nd Tynmth” and “5th Perth”, together with further references to Banff, Trehafod and “1st Club”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome abbreviated passages remain uncertain and have deliberately not been expanded into unsupported historical claims. “BUTE” is likewise retained as an inscription rather than interpreted as a confirmed geographical location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ. Brown is associated with a distinctive body of British racing-pigeon portraiture characterised by carefully differentiated plumage, direct naive modelling, simplified landscapes and extensive painted inscriptions recording ownership and sporting achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable racing-pigeon works associated with Brown provide the stylistic basis for the present attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this painting is unsigned, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® conservatively catalogues it as \u003cstrong\u003eAttributed to J. Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate London-based pigeon fancier collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated Auctions, London, \u003cem\u003eLuxury Interiors: Including Exceptional Silver \u0026amp; Works of Art\u003c\/em\u003e, 6 December 2024, Lot 370.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated, researched and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately loaned by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® and exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting: approximately 44 × 41 cm \/ 17.3 × 16.1 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall framed: approximately 57 × 52 × 2.5 cm \/ 22.4 × 20.5 × 1 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in good, honest condition consistent with age. Age-related craquelure, surface variation, scattered marks and spotting are present. A visible vertical area of staining or discolouration occurs towards the left side of the painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved period frame displays age-related wear, scuffs, minor losses and evidence of historic repair and retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the complete photographic record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwing to the substantial dimensions and weight of the framed portrait, it will be professionally packaged using appropriate protective materials and dispatched fully insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers are welcome. Please contact us for a destination-specific delivery quotation or to discuss any particular shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. 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