R. Anscomb (20th century) ALYCIDON (D. SMITH UP) signed, titled and inscribed NEWMARKET, oil painting over a photographic base, image 28 by 36cm., 11

R. Anscomb (20th century) ALYCIDON (D. SMITH UP) signed, titled and inscribed NEWMARKET, oil painting over a photographic base, image 28 by 36cm., 11 by 14in., mounted, framed & glazed, an Arthur Ackerman label to the backboard Lord Derby's Alycidon was a top-class stayer who won the Gold Cup at Ascot, and also the Goodwood and Doncaster Cups. He then became champion sire in 1955. He sire the triple Classic winner Meld (see previous lot) and the Oaks winner Homeward Bound.