Sire Collection

Fall / Crufts / 1966 / Poodle
CHAMPION OAKINGTON PUCKSHILL AMBER SUNBLUSH CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1966 Owned by Mrs Dobson Bred by Mrs CE Perry Sire: Puckshill Ambersuncrush

Engineers at Furness Abbey, including Sir Hiram Maxim (front 2nd) Date: 1920

Roland (Card)
ROLAND, Comte de Mans, Sire de Blaives, son of duc Milo d Aiglant, semi-legendary warrior in the service of Charlemagne, heroically slain by Saracens at Roncevaux

Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46. Creator: Tara
Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46

Eclipse, winner of 18 races. Portrait of the champion thoroughbred horse with grooms and trainer
5912974 Eclipse, winner of 18 races. Portrait of the champion thoroughbred horse with grooms and trainer. From Stubbs Turf Gallery, 1796

Gladiator, thoroughbred horse that came second in the 1836 Epsom Derby. Portrait of the horse in the stables, 1833
5912976 Gladiator, thoroughbred horse that came second in the 1836 Epsom Derby. Portrait of the horse in the stables, 1833. Color print after an engraving by J.R

Hermit, winner of the Epsom Derby 1867. Winner of eight races and later a stud horse
5912977 Hermit, winner of the Epsom Derby 1867. Winner of eight races and later a stud horse. Portrait of the chestnut thoroughbred horse in the stables. Color print after an engraving by W

Stallion and Kicking Mare with Wild Horses, 1534. Creator: Hans Baldung
Stallion and Kicking Mare with Wild Horses, 1534

The hunting party, 1649. Creator: Dirck Stoop
The hunting party, 1649. Our eyes are drawn to the sunlight on the buttocks of a horse which is urinating as it stands at the manger

Mermaid life
Andrea Izzotti

A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Creator: Anne Blunt
A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Seyal of the Hamdani Simri strain by Champion Mesaoud out of Sobha by the unbeaten race-horse Wazir

Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named in Clydesdale in Scotland. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Fall / Crufts Winner / 1968
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN Breed: Dalmatian Dog standing side on Sire:Ch.Colons April Jest Owner breeder: Mrs E J Woodyatt Date: 1968

Fall / Crufts / Dalmatian
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1968 Head study. Sire: Ch. Colonsay April Jest Breeder and Owner Mrs E J Woodyatt. Date: 1969

Fall / Great Dane / 1900
CHAMPION VICTORY Born: 2 March 1899 Sire:Ch. Hannibal Dam: Ch. Valentine Both of Redgrave. Breeder/Owner:Violet Horsefall Date: 1900

Sixteen-year-old stallion of the Knabstrup breed, 1847. Creator: Johan Thomas Lundbye
Sixteen-year-old stallion of the Knabstrup breed, 1847

Dedication page to the King. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires, by Count Turpin de Crisse. Volume I. Published in Montargis and sold in Paris, 1785

Poulton Priory, Gloucestershire
This photograph shows a distant view of Poulton Priory, or the priory of St. Mary, in Gloucestershire. The sire was originally founded as a chantry chapel in 1337 by Sir Thomas Seymour

The Tetrarch, a Racehorse
The Tetrarch (1911-1935), also known as Spotted Wonder, was a celebrated thoroughbred racehorse. Undefeated in his racing career, he was retired to stud in 1913. Date: circa 1925

"'Behold this heavy sight, thou reverend sire!'" (colour litho)
3649341 "'Behold this heavy sight, thou reverend sire!'" (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Archer and the Milkmaid, ca. 1610 Creator: Andries Stock
The Archer and the Milkmaid, ca. 1610

Stallion (one of a pair), c. 1650. Creator: Unknown
Stallion (one of a pair), c. 1650

Longfellow - American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire
Longfellow (1867-1893) - an American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. Date: circa 1890

Duel between the Chamberlain of Tancarville
Combat between the Chamberlain of Tancarville and Sire of Harcourt, Normandy, 1300. The duel was halted by the King of France

Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu 1498-1543
Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu, ambassador and premier maitre d hotel to King Francis I, 1498-1543. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature of the court of King Francis I in Roger de

Peter II of Bourbon, Regent of France 1438-1503
Pierre II de Bourbon, Sire de Beaujeu, Peter II of Bourbon, Regent of France 1438-1503. Handcoloured lithograph after a manuscript miniature in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 56

WW1 - Mons and our Masterly Move - 1914
WW1 - Mons and our Masterly Move - Field Marshall Sir John Frenchs Historical Dispatch explained. A pictorial map showing the famous British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne (litho)
1604385 Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne)

Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant (engraving)
3645773 Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sire Thopas et sire Oliphant. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1875)

Prize Animals at the Royal Agricultural Societys Show at Leeds (engraving)
1619634 Prize Animals at the Royal Agricultural Societys Show at Leeds (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oxford (Confused) I-I-don t Understand, Sire (ink on paper)
960738 Oxford (Confused) I-I-don t Understand, Sire (ink on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford (Confused) I-I-don t Understand, Sire

Napoleon: Sire ma mere est vieille et infirme, Sire my mother is an old and infirm woman (engraving)
5999258 Napoleon: Sire ma mere est vieille et infirme, Sire my mother is an old and infirm woman (engraving) by European School

"King Harold is dead, sire"(engraving)
1090786 " King Harold is dead, sire" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " King Harold is dead, sire")

Group of Seven Horses, 1534. Creator: Hans Baldung
Group of Seven Horses, 1534

FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1968
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN Breed: Dalmatian Dog standing side on Sire:Ch.Colons April Jest Owner breeder: Mrs E J Woodyatt Date: 1968

FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1948
TRACEY WITCH OF WARE Breed: Cocker spaniel Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware Date: 1948 - 1950

Fall - Crufts - 1966 - Poodle
CHAMPION OAKINGTON PUCKSHILL AMBER SUNBLUSH CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1966 Owned by Mrs Dobson Bred by Mrs CE Perry Sire: Puckshill Ambersuncrush Date: 1966

FALL / CRUFTS / DALMATIAN
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1968 Head study. Sire: Ch. Colonsay April Jest Breeder and Owner Mrs E J Woodyatt. Date: 1969

FALL / GREAT DANE / 1900
CHAMPION VICTORY Born: 2 March 1899 Sire:Ch. Hannibal Dam: Ch. Valentine Both of Redgrave. Breeder/Owner:Violet Horsefall Date: 1900

Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion, ca. 1712. Creator: Stipple Master (Indian
Maharana Sangram Singh Riding a Prize Stallion, ca. 1712

Thoroughbred Sire Blair Athol, winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879
Thoroughbred Sire " Blair Athol", winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879. Blair Athol (1861-1882), British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, winner at Epsom Derby and St Leger Stakes

Mambrino. Bred by Lord Grosvenor, c1770s, (c1879). Creator: George Stubbs
Mambrino. Bred by Lord Grosvenor, c1770s, (c1879). Grey thoroughbred racehorse, foaled in 1768, bred by John Atkinson of Scholes at whose death became the property of Richard Grosvenor

Eclipse, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Eclipse, c1879. Late-18th-century thoroughbred with a lucrative after-life at stud. Most of todays thoroughbreds are direct descendants of Eclipse via his male line

Hermit: winner of the Derby Stakes at Epsom, 1867, (1903). Artist: William Summers
Hermit: winner of the Derby Stakes at Epsom, 1867. Hermit (1864-1890), 19th-century British thoroughbred racehorse and sire. After a painting by Harry Hall (c1814-1882). From The Connoisseur Vol

Fall / Crufts Winner / 48 / 50
TRACEY WITCH OF WARE CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1948 & 50 Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware

Royal corgis - Rozavel Lucky Strike
Welsh (Pembrokeshire) Corgi Rozavel Lucky Strike, international champion bred by Thelma Gray. Forefather and sire of a number of corgis owned by Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1945

Italian Unification
Right leg in the boot at last. Garibaldi struggling to fit Vittorio Emanuele II with the boot of Italy: If it won t go on, Sire, try a little more powder

Sir Frederick Thesiger
Portrait Sir Frederick Thesiger, attorney-general, son of Charles Thesiger, Esq. who held the office of Collector of Customs in the island of St

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"Sire: A Glimpse into the World of Noble Steeds and Majestic Beasts" Step into a world where elegance meets power, as Roland Card's novel "Sire" takes us on a journey through time. Inspired by historical events such as Maharana Sarup Singh inspecting a prize stallion in 1845-46, we are transported to an era where horses were revered symbols of strength and prestige. Tara's dedication page to the king sets the tone for this captivating tale, filled with rich imagery and vivid descriptions. As we delve deeper into the story, Cesar's commentaries provide valuable insights that enhance our understanding of these magnificent creatures. From Poulton Priory in Gloucestershire to The Tetrarch, a legendary racehorse, each chapter unfolds like a painting come to life. We witness the regal presence of royal corgis like Rozavel Lucky Strike and marvel at their loyalty and charm. The Clydesdale Stallion & Mare from 1879 capture our attention with their sheer size and grace. These majestic animals symbolize hard work and determination that have stood the test of time. In fall settings such as Crufts or Great Dane exhibitions in 1900, Dalmatians add an element of playfulness amidst all the grandeur. Their spots dance across our imagination as they frolic alongside their human companions. Andries Stock's masterpiece "The Archer and the Milkmaid" reminds us that even in centuries past, horses played pivotal roles in everyday life. They were not only means of transportation but also loyal friends who shared both triumphs and hardships with humanity. As we explore further back in history to c. 1650, an unknown artist captures the essence of stallions - powerful beings whose very presence demands respect. "Sire" is more than just a book; it is an ode to these extraordinary creatures who have left indelible marks on our collective consciousness.