The Brighton Cup, a silver-gilt vase shaped trophy cup, chased with foliage and decorated above with applied plaques of a classical horserace and the Steyne front of Brighton Pavilion.
The Brighton Cup, 1805 by John Emes, 1805
© The Royal Pavilion
Details
- Medium:
- Silver-gilt
- Dimensions:
- 45 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £140 ( Total: £190)
- Acquired in:
- 1951
- Vendor:
- Christie's
Engraved 'The Brighton Cup 1805'.
Provenance
Race won by Orville, the gift of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Christopher Wilson. Orville was purchased by the Prince from C. Wilson in 1804.
Venue details
The Royal Pavilion
Pavilion Gardens, BRIGHTON
East Sussex
BN1 1EE
03000 290 900
www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion
Entry details
Free with National Art Pass (standard entry £13)
1 Apr – 30 Sep
Daily, 9.30am – 5.45pm (last admission 5.15pm)
1 Oct – 31 Mar
Daily, 10am – 5.15pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Closed 25 – 26 Dec