Antique Horse Racing Print ‘George Frederick’ After Herring, English Lithograph

A handsome vintage equestrian print depicting George Frederick (1871), one of Britain’s most celebrated thoroughbreds of the 19th century. The horse, shown in full profile against a softly rendered landscape, is identified beneath as “Pl. 18 — George Frederick.”

This print is after the original painting by John Frederick Herring Sr., one of England’s foremost animal painters, whose equestrian works defined the Victorian sporting genre. Herring’s paintings of Derby winners were commissioned by royal patrons and racing enthusiasts alike, often reproduced as chromolithographs by noted publishers such as Fores and Fuller.

The verso features a detailed pedigree chart, tracing George Frederick’s lineage through distinguished racehorses including Marsyas (1851), Stockwell (1849), and Touchstone (1831)—a fascinating visual of 19th-century thoroughbred breeding history.

Printed on fine cream stock with soft time-toning to the edges, the piece exudes an authentic, antique charm that enhances its country house and equestrian club appeal.

Styling Ideas
- Frame in walnut or ebonized wood with a gilt slip for a traditional English sporting look.
- Display as part of a gallery wall in a study, mudroom, or tack room, paired with vintage hunt prints or botanical engravings.
- Perfect for equestrian enthusiasts, horse breeders, and collectors of Victorian sporting art.
- Style atop a mahogany console with leather-bound books and brass accents for an “old money” English country aesthetic.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light, even age toning and faint edge wear consistent with age. Colors remain vivid and sharp.

Dimensions:
13.25" Wide
9.5" Tall