Mr. George Payne & Admiral Rous Turf Characters Sporting As he entered into his

As he entered into his 27th year at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City

Ex- Palm Beach estate

12 3/4" x 10 1/8"

designs for the theatre and cinema

Mr. George Payne & Admiral Rous Turf Characters Sporting As he entered into hisCharming watercolour, heightened w bodycolour and gum arabic by Richard Deighton (British 1795 1880) depicting Admiral the Hon. Jenry John Rous (1795 1877) who held the position of public handicapper at the Jockey Club. His great friend was Mr George Payne (1803 1878) who himself was a popular figure of the turf, owned many horses, and gambled heavily Provenance; Sotheby's London 'Racing Sale' 13 Nov 1996 Art Sz: 7 7 8"H x 5 3 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x