Dynamic contemporary watercolour of racehorses and jockeys, signed lower left S. Faye Oppegard. Rapid, economical brushwork captures the bustle and movement of the parade ring, with flashes of colour in the silks and bandages giving the scene its lively immediacy.
 
Presented in a gilt frame with a linen mount. The reverse bears the stamp of Cross Gate Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky, renowned specialists in sporting art, providing strong and credible provenance. 
 
Measurements:
Framed: 48 × 56 cm
Image window: c.30 × 40 cm 
 
Provenance: Cross Gate Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky (stamp/label)