Painted in typical Browne typical, In profile against a blue sky and very low horizon.
Inscribed 'Straight-Lace'
Red Cock NURP 2372032
Bred & Raced By C.W.Parker
Stamford
Signed bottom right J Browne 1926
Oil on board, in contemporary frame.
Frame. 21” 53cm 14.5”. 37cm
Sight. 17.5” 44cm 11”. 44cm
Price: 950
Ref. 415
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J Browne is a noted painter of racing pigeons of this period, and this portrait is typical of his output. The pigeons stand against a plain background,
relying on their intelligent profile and iridescent neck and chest feathers to make an impact.
Pigeon racing in the British Isles was a very popular pastime in the early 20th century, with demand for trophies at its highest in the 1920's, when several artists
were working in the field.
Notable among them were E H Windred in London, Andrew Beer in Bristol and South Wales and J Brown/e in Northumberland and Cumberland, although there were several
others.