Pair of oil paintings of a grey Welsh pony signed and dated 1877

A very charming near pair oil portraits of the same (?) grey Welsh pony. 

Both signed by the same artist J C Mitchell 1877, one inscribed 16 years (presumably the artist’s age). One on canvas, the other on board.

Oil on canvas: the pony inside a barn, with a trap outside, and a plaque on the wall inscribed: First Prize Winner Of The Royal. Small historic patch canvas repair in wall area.

Oil on board:  The pony in a paddock, no repairs. 

Both in good original condition and in original but not identical frames. 

Sight of both paintings is 15.5” x 11.5” 39 x 29cms

The frames measure: 18" x 13” and 18.75" x 14.5"

£695 

Ref: 676