🏇 Polo Glory English Sporting Oil Painting Mid-20th Century Work by Edward Forster

🏇 Polo Glory: Fine English Sporting Oil Painting — Mid-20th Century Work by Edward Forster

🏞 Subject & Medium

We are delighted to present “Polo Glory”, a dynamic oil on canvas laid on board by English artist Edward Forster(Surrey), beautifully signed in the lower corner.

This outstanding sporting scene captures the thrill and grace of a polo match featuring three mounted gentlemen in mid-play. In the foreground, a rider in a striking blue jersey leans forward on his lighter brown horse, mallet raised high. To either side, two riders in vivid orange jerseys charge alongside — one on a white horse just behind, the other on a dark brown horse slightly ahead. The small white polo ball sits perfectly positioned in the lower foreground, while a lush green forest provides a soft, atmospheric backdrop, adding both depth and energy to the scene.

🎨 Composition & Technique

Forster’s masterful use of perspective and movement draws the viewer right into the action, making you almost feel the rush of hooves and the tension of the play. The color palette is bold yet natural: rich browns and blacks define the powerful horses, set off against bright white and vibrant orange jerseys, all set against a calming backdrop of soft greens and yellows.

His brushwork is a beautiful balance of techniques — precise, controlled strokes bring out the muscular detail of the horses and the focused intensity of the riders, while looser, impressionistic strokes softly shape the distant trees and field. The style merges realistic sporting detail with an almost painterly atmosphere, creating a piece that feels both alive and artful, full of motion and elegance.

✍️ About the Artist

Edward Forster, a talented English painter based in Surrey, was celebrated for his finely detailed equestrian and sporting scenes. This work stands out as an exceptional example of his craftsmanship, with a provenance label verso confirming its origin and quality.

🖼 Frame Details

The artwork is housed in a stylish, thick gilt frame, adding a touch of timeless sophistication and making it ready for elegant wall display.

📏 Dimensions (Framed)

• Height: 46 cm

• Width: 57.5 cm

• Depth (frame thickness): 5 cm

📜 Provenance

From a private equestrian collection, purchased at a respected fine art auction, and curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, ensuring full authenticity and historical value.

💖 Why You’ll Love It

✅ A dynamic, collectible English equine sporting painting
✅ Captures the elite, high-society spirit of polo — the “sport of kings”
✅ Signed by Edward Forster, a respected British sporting artist
✅ Beautiful natural colors, expressive figures, and engaging movement
✅ Ready to hang — a striking conversation piece and unique addition to any home or collection
✅ An ideal Christmas or special occasion gift for art lovers or equestrian enthusiasts

🔍 Condition

• Offered in fine used condition

• Painting surface overall in good order, with some minor paint loss and light surface scuffs

• Frame shows typical wear, small chips, and scuffs, consistent with age and handling

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