{"product_id":"peter-deighan-sporting-oil-painting-burrough-hill-lad-brown-chamberlin-cheltenham-gold-cup-1984-signed-both-jockeys","title":"Peter Deighan Sporting Oil Painting Burrough Hill Lad  \u0026 Brown Chamberlin Cheltenham Gold Cup 1984 Signed Both Jockeys","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Deighan (Born 1941) Burrough Hill Lad \u0026amp; Brown Chamberlin Cheltenham Gold Cup 1984 Original Oil Painting Signed by Both Jockeys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original 1984 British sporting oil painting by the established Irish-born equestrian and portrait artist Peter Deighan (born 1941), depicting Burrough Hill Lad and Brown Chamberlin in the historic Cheltenham Gold Cup, additionally bearing signatures identified as those of both competing jockeys, Phil Tuck and John Francome MBE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal oil on canvas by Peter Deighan (born 1941).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEIGHAN ’84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lower right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally signed in biro by jockeys Phil Tuck and John Francome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth jockey signatures documented by Budds Auctioneers, 12 November 2025, Lot 406.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts Burrough Hill Lad and Brown Chamberlin negotiating a steeplechase fence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommemorates the 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup, held on 15 March 1984.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric victory making Jenny Pitman the first female trainer to win the Gold Cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass presentation plaque identifying both horses, the race and artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally reframed by Bailey Arts Ltd, Crewe, October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivately loaned and exhibited at The Famous Lord Hill Museum, 15 October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas 51 × 41 cm; framed 59.5 × 49.5 × 3 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumented specialist auction provenance and extensive published historical research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn atmospheric original equestrian oil painting commemorating the 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of the most celebrated championship steeplechases of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition portrays two outstanding National Hunt racehorses negotiating a substantial fence, their jockeys wearing distinctive racing colours against an expansive British landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular historical significance are the three signatures: the artist's dated signature and the additional signatures of John Francome and Phil Tuck, identified in the specialist sporting memorabilia catalogue of Budds Auctioneers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peter Deighan (born 1941).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurrough Hill Lad \u0026amp; Brown Chamberlin – Cheltenham Gold Cup 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1984.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Irish-born artist working in the British sporting tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist's Signature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEIGHAN ’84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lower right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Signatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Francome and Phil Tuck, in biro, as identified by Budds Auctioneers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decorative gilt-finished wooden moulding with beaded inner trim and brass presentation plaque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition depicts two powerful National Hunt steeplechasers negotiating a substantial fence during a competitive race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leading horse extends forward over the obstacle, while the second horse is represented in a more upright jumping position. These contrasting movements introduce energy and immediacy into the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeighan observes the relationship between horse and rider, emphasising balance, muscular effort and the physical demands of steeplechasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jockeys' distinctive racing colours provide vivid accents against the horses' dark coats and the muted greens, browns and greys of the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distant hills and atmospheric sky create depth, while the foreground fence establishes the dramatic focus of the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting combines descriptive equestrian portraiture with a commemorative sporting narrative characteristic of Deighan's artistic interests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cheltenham Gold Cup took place on Thursday, 15 March 1984, at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe race was won by the eight-year-old Burrough Hill Lad, ridden by Phil Tuck, trained by Jenny Pitman and owned by Stan Riley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting at odds of 7\/2, Burrough Hill Lad defeated Brown Chamberlin, partnered by John Francome, by three lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe twelve-runner contest was completed in 6 minutes 41.4 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe victory represented a landmark in British sporting history because Jenny Pitman became the first woman to train a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitman had already achieved a historic success with Corbiere in the 1983 Grand National.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe race was also notable for the unusual circumstances surrounding the jockeys. John Francome had previously ridden Burrough Hill Lad to major victories but was committed to partnering Brown Chamberlin for trainer Fred Winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhil Tuck consequently rode Burrough Hill Lad and secured the most prestigious victory of his riding career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurrough Hill Lad – The Winning Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurrough Hill Lad, foaled in 1976, was one of Britain's outstanding National Hunt steeplechasers of the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred and owned by Stan Riley and trained by Jenny Pitman, he developed into an exceptional staying chaser, combining stamina, power and jumping ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis career over fences comprised 27 starts and 17 victories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis principal achievements included the 1983 Welsh Grand National, 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup, 1984 Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup and 1984 King George VI Chase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeform awarded him a peak rating of 184, recognising his exceptional standing among British steeplechasers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was also named National Hunt Horse of the Year for 1984.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown Chamberlin – The Runner-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown Chamberlin was a distinguished National Hunt steeplechaser trained by Fred Winter and closely associated with John Francome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis major achievements included victory in the 1982 Sun Alliance Chase at Cheltenham and the 1983 Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe finished runner-up to Burrough Hill Lad in the 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancome later recalled Brown Chamberlin's considerable natural speed and class, while also discussing the horse's tendency to jump towards the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown Chamberlin's established racing achievements make the 1984 Gold Cup encounter particularly significant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhil Tuck – Winning Jockey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Charles Tuck, born on 10 July 1956, was a successful British National Hunt jockey whose greatest achievement came aboard Burrough Hill Lad in the 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving completed his apprenticeship under Walter Wharton, Tuck rode his first winner, Persian King, at Catterick on 17 December 1975.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe recorded 423 career winners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis achievements included the 1984 Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Charlie Hall Chase and second place in the 1986 Grand National aboard Mr Snugfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing retirement in 1990, he pursued a second career in racing administration and regulation, holding positions in Britain, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Francome MBE – Seven-Time Champion Jockey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Francome MBE, born on 13 December 1952 in Swindon, Wiltshire, was one of Britain's most accomplished National Hunt jockeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning his career under Fred Winter, Francome recorded 1,138 winners and won seven National Hunt jockey championships before retiring in 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis major achievements included winning the 1978 Cheltenham Gold Cup aboard Midnight Court and the 1981 Champion Hurdle aboard Sea Pigeon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancome enjoyed considerable success aboard both horses depicted in the painting, including Hennessy Gold Cup victories on Brown Chamberlin in 1983 and Burrough Hill Lad in 1984.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe also partnered Burrough Hill Lad to victory in the 1984 King George VI Chase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing retirement, Francome became a racing broadcaster, author and supporter of the Injured Jockeys Fund. He was appointed MBE in the 1986 New Year Honours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artist – Peter Deighan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Deighan was born in Monaghan, Ireland, in 1941.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe developed an early interest in horses while spending time on his uncle's farm, an experience that subsequently influenced his sporting subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter moving to England, Deighan received a scholarship to the Slade School of Fine Art in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis first solo exhibition was held at Woburn Abbey, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Bedford.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis portrait commissions have included the Duke of Bedford, Lester Piggott, Jimmy Greaves, Eric Morecambe, Steve Davis, Frederick Forsyth and former British Prime Minister John Major.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis paintings have been exhibited in annual exhibitions of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Society of Equestrian Artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis artistic practice encompasses portraiture, celebrated sporting personalities and equestrian compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artist's Signature and Jockey Inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting is signed and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEIGHAN ’84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the lower-right corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo additional handwritten signatures appear within the lower portion of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBudds Auctioneers specifically identified these as the signatures of John Francome and Phil Tuck, describing them as executed in biro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precise date and circumstances of the jockeys' signing have not been independently established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass Presentation Plaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBURROUGH HILL LAD \u0026amp; BROWN CHAMBERLIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHELTENHAM GOLD CUP 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBY PETER DEIGHAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBudds Auctioneers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn The Nose – Horse Racing Memorabilia Auction in Partnership with Weatherbys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 12 November 2025, Lot 406.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequently sold through eBay UK, item 398436870669, 2 October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate seller, United Kingdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Budds catalogue provides independent documentary evidence of the painting's identity, date, attribution and additional jockey signatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibition History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Famous Lord Hill Museum; privately loaned and exhibited, 15 October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Reframing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally reframed by Bailey Arts Ltd, Crewe, on 6 October 2026, documented by Invoice ORD-0587.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present decorative frame incorporates a gilt finish, beaded inner trim and retained brass presentation plaque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 59.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 49.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 3 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 23.4 × 19.5 × 1.2 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 51 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 41 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 20.1 × 16.1 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original 1984 oil on canvas is presented in very good overall visual condition, commensurate with its age, and was professionally reframed by Bailey Arts Ltd in October 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painted surface retains its original texture, with minor age-related marks and surface irregularities. No obvious significant paint loss, tears or major structural damage are apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist's dated signature and both jockey signatures remain visible. The reverse retains the canvas support, wooden stretcher and corner keys, together with the Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® identification label and Famous Lord Hill Museum label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decorative gilt-finished frame and brass presentation plaque are in attractive condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo independent conservation examination has been undertaken. Please examine the detailed photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished References and Historical Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBudds Auctioneers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn The Nose – Horse Racing Memorabilia Auction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 12 November 2025, Lot 406.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSworders Fine Art Auctioneers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSporting Heritage – Peter Deighan Works Come to Auction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt UK, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Deighan (born 1941)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMutualArt, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Deighan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, artist and auction records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jockey Club, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Cup 100 – Century of Winners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeform, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreatest Racehorses: Burrough Hill Lad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 1 May 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulian Muscat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegends of the Sport: Seven-Time Champion National Hunt Jockey John Francome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Horse \u0026amp; Hound, 31 July 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamantha Martin, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Francome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Injured Jockeys Fund, 22 December 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJon Lees, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Former Top Jump Jockey Phil Tuck Has Been Key in the Transformation of Saudi Racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Thoroughbred Racing Commentary, 20 February 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarlborough Equestrian News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Francome Talks About His Favourite Racecourse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 26 November 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwing to the historic framed presentation of the artwork, it will be professionally packaged using appropriate protective materials and dispatched fully insured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational buyers are welcome. Please contact us for a destination-specific delivery quotation or to discuss any particular shipping requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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, exhibition history and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis, dating 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 physical evidence, signatures, comparative research, published auction records, racing archives, reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance, authenticity of additional signatures 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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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