Two Racing Horses with Jockeys
Original drawing/mixed media on paper • Louis Raymon (based on signature in lower right).
Style & Movement
Modern Illustrative Realism / Figurative Expressionism with a focus on sports illustration.
Medium & Technique
Ink, felt-tip marker, and possible gouache or chalk highlights on tan paper; features gestural cross-hatching and quick contour lines to suggest movement.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, approximately 1960-1980.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; horizontal landscape format.
Subject Description
A dynamic depiction of two Thoroughbred horses and jockeys mid-gallop. The foremost horse wears a green hood and the number '3'. The composition uses diagonal lines and blurred lower strokes to emphasize speed and the dirty track environment.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; significant paper rippling (cockling) throughout and potential acid-burn discoloration due to non-archival mounting.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a private collection or local gallery specializing in sporting art; no visible auction or exhibition labels on the front.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mid-to-late 20th-century American sporting art, capturing the energy of horse racing through a spontaneous, sketch-like aesthetic popular in commercial and gallery illustration.
Notable Features
Bold gestural ink work; distinctive 'Louis Raymon' signature; use of colored accents to draw focus to the horse's equipment and the dirt kicked up from the track.
Condition Issues
Pronounced cockling (waviness) of the paper support, light foxing or small spotting in the margins, and signs of fading in the colored pigments due to light exposure.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional flattening by a paper conservator, remounting using acid-free materials, and reframing under UV-protective museum glass to prevent further pigment degradation.