🏇 “Londolozi” Horse & Jockey Oil Painting by Sue Wingate RCA c1985

🏇 “Londolozi” Horse & Jockey Oil Painting by Sue Wingate RCA (1985)

🖌 Subject & Medium

A stunning large oil on canvas by celebrated equestrian artist Sue Wingate RCA (1947–2016), titled “Londolozi”. This dynamic artwork captures the exhilarating moment of a chestnut horse and jockey leaping a steeplechase fence, showcasing the strength, precision, and beauty of competitive horse racing.

Presented in its original gilt frame, complete with a titled nameplate, this piece is a captivating statement for collectors, equestrian lovers, and fine art enthusiasts.

🎨 Composition & Technique

The composition bursts with energy: a powerful chestnut horse arcs over the fence mid-jump, its mane flowing and muscles flexing, while the jockey in bold black-and-white checkered silks leans forward in perfect harmony.

Sue Wingate’s colour palette combines rich chestnut browns, crisp blacks and whites, and soft greens and blues, creating a lifelike yet vivid scene. Her brushwork is masterful, blending smooth strokes for the horse’s sleek body, precise lines for the jockey’s gear, and expressive touches in the grass, fence, and background. The style fuses realism with dynamic motion, pulling the viewer into the intensity of the racetrack moment.

✍ Signed by the Artist

Signed Sue Wingate RCA at the lower right, dated 1985, with a titled “Londolozi” plaque on the frame.

👩🎨 About the Artist

Sue Wingate was a renowned British equestrian artist, trained at Epsom Art School, Winchester Art College, and the Royal College of Art. Horses were her lifelong passion, and she became internationally recognized for her equine portraits and racing commissions, including major works for private collectors, museums, and racing institutions.

Her paintings are held in private collections and public exhibitions, including the National Horseracing Museum, Doncaster Museum, and galleries in Kentucky. Few of her large works remain available on the open market, making “Londolozi” a rare and valuable find.

🖼 Frame Details

Set in its original gilt frame, detailed and elegant, enhancing the artwork’s classic equestrian charm.

📏 Dimensions (Framed, Approx.)

• Height: 72.5 cm (28.54")

• Width: 87.5 cm (34.44")

• Depth: 4 cm (1.57")

• Weight (unwrapped): Just under 5 kg

📜 Provenance

Purchased from a fine auction, with label verso.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

✅ A rare, large-scale equestrian painting by a master artist
✅ Vivid colours, expert brushwork, and lifelike energy
✅ Highly collectible — few Wingate works remain on the market
✅ A striking statement piece for homes, offices, stables, or galleries
✅ Ready to hang — an unforgettable conversation starter

🔍 Condition

• Fine used condition

• Front painting surface in good overall shape

• Back of canvas shows some foxing

• Frame has minor chips, scuffs, and signs of age

• Includes hanging thread for immediate display

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