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Lot # 976: Original Framed Photographs of Racehorse Count Fleet by Famed Photographer Bert Morgan (2)

Category: Horse Racing

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer Classic 2022",
which ran from 8/28/2022 7:00 PM to
9/17/2022 10:00 PM



All have the original frames and matting inscribed by Morgan. They each show two photos: one, crossing the finish line & the other in the winner's circle. All were previously owned by H.O.F. jockey, John Longden, and subsequently auctioned by Heritage Auction House. These are last remaining photographs from that sale. Both photographs represent wins before capturing racing's TC series. Obtained privately, the framed dimensions of these unique items, presented to Longden, are 14 ½" W x 19" H each. Condition EX-EX+. 1) Count Fleet winning the Mars on September 15, 1942. 2) Count Fleet winning the St. James on April 14, 1943

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