The Royal Bruce Passing The Bald-faced Stag, Finchley
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of James Pollard's The Royal Bruce Passing The Bald-faced Stag, Finchley into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Royal Bruce Passing The Bald-faced Stag, Finchley by James Pollard captures the exhilarating energy of early 19th-century British sporting culture with remarkable vivacity. This 1827 oil painting depicts the moment when the Earl of Elgin’s celebrated racehorse, The Royal Bruce, overtakes its competitor near Finchley Common—a location notorious for highwaymen, adding a layer of dramatic tension. Pollard’s meticulous attention to equine anatomy and dynamic composition reflects his training as a sporting artist, combining Topographical precision with Romantic-era dynamism. As one of the finest examples of British sporting art—a genre bridging fine art and popular culture—this work exemplifies how Regency-era artists documented the aristocracy’s equestrian passions while perfecting narrative painting techniques that would influence Victorian genre scenes.
For contemporary interiors, this painting’s rich earth tones and kinetic movement make it ideal for traditional studies or equestrian-themed spaces. Hang the artwork at eye level (approximately 57” from floor to center) in a room with Georgian-style wood paneling or Prussian blue walls to complement its warm umber and ochre palette. In modern offices, pair it with brass-framed Regency mirrors and Chesterfield leather furniture to create timeless sophistication. The ideal viewing distance is 1.5 times the canvas width (standard versions measure around 24×30 inches)—position it above a mantel or as part of a salon-style gallery wall with other Pollard prints. For lighting, use 2700K warm LEDs at 45-degree angles to highlight the dramatic sky and the stallion’s glistening coat while preventing glare on the varnished surface.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
