Polo Player Collection

Rugby Polo Clubs Tournament at Spring Hill, Rugby Miss Bunty Balding, a clever lady player and Captain Thomas 1931

Ladies Polo Players at Spring Hill, Rugby Miss Bunty Balding 26 August 1931

Polo (colour litho)
8643296 Polo (colour litho) by Hemjik, Marcel-Jacques (1894-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo. Illustration for brochure on Le Touquet)

Polo at Le Touquet (colour litho)
8643301 Polo at Le Touquet (colour litho) by Hemjik, Marcel-Jacques (1894-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo at Le Touquet)

Field Marshal Earl Roberts, British soldier (colour litho)
8664055 Field Marshal Earl Roberts, British soldier (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914)

Ranelagh (b/w photo)
8648472 Ranelagh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranelagh. Illustration for The Sports of the World edited by F G Aflalo (Cassell)

Paris: Le Polo de Bagatelle; Polo at "Bagatelle" (b/w photo)
8671198 Paris: Le Polo de Bagatelle; Polo at "Bagatelle" (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Polo de Bagatelle; Polo at "Bagatelle")

The Prince of Wales playing polo (colour litho)
8672599 The Prince of Wales playing polo (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales playing polo)

Advertisement for Hotel Metropole Cannes, 1913 (litho)
8641332 Advertisement for Hotel Metropole Cannes, 1913 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hotel Metropole Cannes, 1913)

Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)
8671622 Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King. King George VI has inherited his father's love of horses)

Mr. Foxhall Keene, portrait photograph, 1919 May 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Foxhall P. Keene, portrait photograph, 1919 May 26. American sportsman Foxhall Parker Keene; thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder, world and Olympic gold medallist in polo

L'Avant-Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Un grand bienfaiteur des nationaux de l'Entente: H. Henry... 1917
L'Avant-Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Un grand bienfaiteur des nationaux de l'Entente: H. Henry Herman Harjes, president du Comite central des secours americains

M. Henry Herman Harjes, president du Comite central des Secours Americains, c1915. Creator: Unknown
M. Henry Herman Harjes, president du Comite central des Secours Americains, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Polo grounds, West Point, N.Y. The, between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Polo grounds, West Point, N.Y. The, between 1900 and 1920

Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo, 1916

Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo, 1916

Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo, 1916

Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo, 1916

Polo - Army Polo, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo - Army Polo, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo - Army Polo, 1913

Horse Show - Legare, Hugh, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Horse Show - Legare, Hugh, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Horse Show. Legare, Hugh, 1911

Horse Shows - Hugh Leagare, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Horse Shows - Hugh Leagare, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Horse Shows. Hugh Leagare, 1911

The Home of Polo - Natives of Manipur playing the National Game, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Home of Polo - Natives of Manipur playing the National Game, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo. Army Polo, 1912. [USA]

Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo. Army Polo, 1912. [USA]

Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo. Army Polo, 1912. [USA]

Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Polo. Army Polo, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Polo. Army Polo, 1912. [USA]

Horse Shows - Hugh Legare On Red Bird, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Horse Shows - Hugh Legare On Red Bird, 1912
Horse Shows. Hugh Legare On Red Bird, 1912

Horse Shows - Unidentified Men, Mtd. Or Hurdling, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Horse Shows - Unidentified Men, Mtd
Horse Shows - Unidentified Men, Mtd. Or Hurdling, 1911

The Champion Stakes
3671660 The Champion Stakes by Allen, William Sullivant Vanderbilt (1860-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Polo Match at Westchester Cups
3671515 Polo Match at Westchester Cups by Allen, William Sullivant Vanderbilt (1860-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Tartars Playing Polo, early 18th century. Creator: Kano Eisen in Furunobu
Tartars Playing Polo, early 18th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Three Polo Players, c. 1600-25 (ink & w/c on paper)
7393882 Three Polo Players, c.1600-25 (ink & w/c on paper) by South Indian School, (17th century); 7x23.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Sailor, 1910 (Oil on canvas)
7306161 Sailor, 1910 (Oil on canvas) by Lucas-Lucas, Henry Frederick (1848-1943); 36x27 cm; The Queen's Royal Hussars, Tidworth

Donkey Polo in Egypt (colour litho)
7182159 Donkey Polo in Egypt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey Polo in Egypt. Illustration for Chatterbox (1920).); © Look and Learn

Polo in Paris (b / w photo)
7167538 Polo in Paris (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo in Paris. Illustration for The Album, A Journal of Photographs of Men, Women)

A Polo Game: Page from a Kulliyyat (Collected Works) of Sa di, Safavid dynasty, c. 1585
A Polo Game: Page from a Kulliyyat (Collected Works) of Sa di, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, c. 1585

The extravagant fun (Colour Litho)
2778107 The extravagant fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant fun. The polo - usually - is played on horseback or on a bicycle)

The Polo Player (chromolitho)
1108234 The Polo Player (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polo Player. One of a series of cigarette cards)

Basin with Figural Imagery, probably Iran, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Basin with Figural Imagery, probably Iran, early 14th century

Polo, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Mr. J. Reid Walker, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Despite heavy responsibilities the favourite game of polo could not be neglected, c1930s, (1945). From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

Playng Polo for Lords v Commons, c1930 (1937). The Duke of York taking part in the House of Lords versus House of Commons polo match at the Ranelagh Club for the Harrington Challenge Cup

Polo in Persia in the 10th century (1938). The white horse has been dyed with red henna. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Polo in Thibet, 19th century(?)

Final of the Ranelagh Open Cup, Ranelagh, London, 1926-1927. Spectators watching a polo match. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Game of polo, 1888. Artist: Stanley L Wood
Game of polo, 1888

The Political Polo Match, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Political Polo Match, 1885. Mr Joseph Chamberlain, from the Radical group within the Liberal Party, and the Conservative Lord Randolph Churchill, battle it out on the polo field

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Polo: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of polo, where passion, skill, and camaraderie collide. From historic tournaments to daring players, this captivating sport has left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through various moments in polo history. At Spring Hill's Rugby Polo Clubs Tournament, the air is filled with anticipation as riders prepare for an exhilarating match. Among them stands Miss Bunty Balding, a clever lady player whose determination knows no bounds. Her presence alone commands respect and admiration from all who witness her prowess on the field. On that fateful day in August 1931 at Spring Hill Rugby Club, ladies' polo took center stage. Miss Bunty Balding led her team with grace and finesse, showcasing women's growing influence in this traditionally male-dominated sport. Across continents at Hurlingham Park, America clashed against Hurlingham in an international polo trial that had spectators on the edge of their seats. The thunderous hooves raced across the field while skilled players maneuvered their mallets with precision—a sight that left hearts pounding and pulses racing. Delving deeper into history reveals ancient depictions of polo dating back to c. 1600-25—an ink & watercolor masterpiece capturing three noble players engaged in battle atop majestic steeds. This artwork transports us to a bygone era when chivalry reigned supreme. Fast forward to 1910 when Sailor immortalized donkey polo through his oil-on-canvas creation—a whimsical scene depicting unexpected encounters between man and beast amidst laughter and friendly competition. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Egypt's vibrant culture where donkeys replace horses as athletes engage in spirited matches of donkey polo—captured vividly through a color lithograph that showcases both tradition and innovation.