{"product_id":"david-lamb-british-equestrian-oil-painting-shetland-groom-with-ponies-early-21st-century","title":"David Lamb British Equestrian Oil Painting Shetland Groom With Ponies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Lamb British Equestrian Oil Painting Shetland Groom Two Ponies Early 21st Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original early 21st-century British equestrian oil painting by Yorkshire artist David Lamb, depicting two Shetland ponies in a traditional rural paddock. Signed by the artist and accompanied by original documentary labels recording its title, medium and exhibition at the 50th Anniversary Gargrave Art Exhibition in July 2022.\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 David Lamb of Cross Roads, Keighley, West Yorkshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 21st century; undated, exhibited in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lower left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal handwritten title card identifying the painting as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShetland Groom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts two Shetland-type ponies in a rural paddock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal artist's contact card retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited at the 50th Anniversary Gargrave Art Exhibition, July 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal gold-bordered exhibition label retained, catalogue number appearing to read 60.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist identified as the 2015 Gargrave People's Choice of Best in Show winner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvited to present a dedicated display at the 2016 Gargrave exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported association with Bingley Art Society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional newspaper coverage reports a 2012 Buckingham Palace Royal Garden Party invitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly Framing, Halifax, trade label retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas 46 × 35.5 cm; framed 52 × 41.5 × 2.7 cm.\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 attractive original British equestrian oil painting by David Lamb, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShetland Groom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting two ponies gathered in a peaceful rural paddock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition combines animal portraiture with a traditional countryside setting, incorporating timber fencing, a field shelter, mature trees and gently rising pasture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular documentary significance are the original handwritten title card, artist's contact card and exhibition label recording the painting's inclusion in the 50th Anniversary Gargrave Art Exhibition in 2022.\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\u003cspan\u003eArtist: David Lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShetland Groom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Early 21st century; undated, exhibited July 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool: British \/ Yorkshire School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 21st century \/ Contemporary British\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature: Signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lower left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Two Shetland ponies in a rural paddock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame: Rustic warm-toned wood-effect moulding\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 painting depicts two Shetland-type ponies standing close together within a sheltered rural paddock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir contrasting chestnut, cream and white colouring, compact proportions and abundant manes provide the principal visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist carefully observes their coat markings, posture and expressions, presenting the animals as an intimate equestrian group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA timber field shelter, wooden fencing, mature trees and gently rising pasture establish the countryside setting. Small yellow flowers punctuate the grassy foreground, while a distant figure stands near a gate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harmonious palette of greens, browns, creams and ochres complements the warm colouring of the ponies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shetland Ponies and Rural Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShetland ponies are a native British breed originating from the Shetland Islands, renowned for their strength, hardiness and compact stature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two animals depicted display several characteristics associated with the breed, including sturdy bodies, relatively short legs and abundant manes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Yorkshire is a plausible regional context given the artist's association with Keighley, the precise location of the farm remains unidentified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe individual ponies' names, ownership and the identity of the figure near the gate have not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating the Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting is undated but was exhibited at Gargrave in July 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is therefore catalogued as early 21st century, with the exhibition providing a documented latest possible date of execution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artist – David Lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Lamb was a British artist associated with Cross Roads, near Keighley, West Yorkshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional newspaper research has identified references to a David Lamb of Cross Roads reportedly associated with Bingley Art Society and local painting exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished Gargrave exhibition material identifies David Lamb of Keighley as the recipient of the 2015 People's Choice of Best in Show award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe was subsequently invited to present a dedicated display of his work at the 2016 Gargrave Art Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional newspaper reports also describe an invitation for David and his wife Geraldine to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in 2012. This forms part of his reported personal biography and does not imply royal artistic patronage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis exact birth and death dates and formal artistic training have not yet been independently established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artist's Signature and Original Title Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting is signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAMB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in dark paint in the lower-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original handwritten title card identifies David Lamb as the artist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShetland Groom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the title and oil as the medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe card also bears an earlie asking price, retained as historical documentation rather than the current retail price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gargrave Art Exhibition – 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting retains an original gold-bordered label recording its inclusion in the 50th Anniversary Gargrave Art Exhibition, held at Gargrave Village Hall, North Yorkshire, from 14 to 17 July 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten catalogue number appears to read 60.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe anniversary exhibition included nearly 300 artworks by approximately 100 artists and attracted more than 1,200 visitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Lamb, artist, Cross Roads, Keighley, West Yorkshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGargrave Art Exhibition, 50th Anniversary Exhibition, July 2022; original label retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequently in private ownership, 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibition History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGargrave Art Exhibition, 50th Anniversary Exhibition, Gargrave Village Hall, North Yorkshire, 14–17 July 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal exhibition label retained; catalogue number appearing to read 60.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame and Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a rustic warm-toned wood-effect frame complementing the traditional rural subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains a Friendly Framing trade label identifying the business as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly Framing, 310 Ovenden Road, Halifax HX3 5TJ. Telephone: 01422 252120.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precise date of framing is unknown.\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\u003cspan\u003eFramed: 52 cm wide × 41.5 cm high × 2.7 cm deep (approximately 20.5 × 16.3 × 1.1 inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas: 46 cm wide × 35.5 cm high (approximately 18.1 × 14.0 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 oil painting is presented in attractive overall visual condition, commensurate with its apparent age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painted surface retains its detailed composition, original texture and visible artist's signature. Minor age-related surface characteristics and handling marks are present, with no obvious significant paint loss, tears or major structural damage apparent from the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe canvas remains stretched over its wooden support. The rustic frame displays minor surface marks consistent with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original artist's title card, contact card, Gargrave exhibition label and Friendly Framing trade label remain associated with the painting.\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 Documentary Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGargrave Art Exhibition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Golden Anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, official exhibition retrospective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGargrave parish-magazine material, July 2016; David Lamb of Keighley, 2015 People's Choice of Best in Show and invited 2016 display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeighley News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist of His Own Destiny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; regional biographical reference requiring further confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeighley News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm Steps In to Save London Trip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; supplementary reference concerning the reported 2012 Royal Garden Party invitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Lamb, original handwritten title card and artist's contact card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGargrave Art Exhibition, original 2022 anniversary exhibition label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly Framing, Halifax; original trade label retained on the reverse.\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, historic inscriptions, comparative research, published 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, identity of the ponies, location of the farm 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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