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A Doncaster Race Cup

Baron Carlo Marochetti, 1853

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Doncaster

Cup in the form of a centrepiece showing the captive King John of France entering London on May 1357, escorted by the Black Prince to whom he had fallen captive at the Battle of Poitiers. It was won by Lord Rothschild's horse Hungerford. Designed by Marochetti, made by Hancock.

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Title of artwork, date

A Doncaster Race Cup, 1853

Date supported

1978

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

44 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

6500

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