National Horseracing Museum acquires Charles II Portrait
November 18 2024
Picture: Katherine Field
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, Norfolk, has acquired a Portrait of Charles II. The King is of great significance to Newmarket, as it was he who founded much of the stables and course which survives to this day in one form or another. The painting (which is based on a Lely prototype) was purchased from the auctioneers Adam's in Dublin earlier this year with funds raised, within two days I'm told (!), by the Friends of NHRM. Congratulations to all those involved.
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