"British Turf Characters" (SOLD) Madras professionally known as René Gruau

professionally known as René Gruau (4 February 1909 – 31 March 2004) was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion design through painting has had a lasting effect on the fashion industry

Oblong 8vo

Every painting has been lent by a private owner or a family trust and many have remained in the same family which commissioned them

'Racing and Coursing'/

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"British Turf Characters" (SOLD) Madras professionally known as René GruauVignette of 4 colour cards depicting various turf racing personalities including: 1st: H. H. The Aga Khan & jockey, C Smirke 2nd: Mr CW Bell and Scobie Breasley 3rd: Lord George Scott 4th: M Boussac Image sz: 4. 75"H x 3. 75"W per plate c1940s