A Corinthian Race - A High Toned Start
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Thomas B. Worth's A Corinthian Race - A High Toned Start 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
Thomas B. Worth's A Corinthian Race - A High Toned Start captures the exhilarating atmosphere of late 19th-century American horseracing with remarkable dynamism. The artwork, a vibrant lithograph from the 1870s, showcases Worth's signature blend of detailed realism and lively composition, reflecting the popularity of sporting prints during the Gilded Age. With its dramatic depiction of jockeys straining forward on powerful thoroughbreds mid-race, the piece pulses with movement – dust swirling beneath hooves, silks rippling in the wind, and the tense energy of competition. As part of Currier & Ives' acclaimed racing series, this work represents an important intersection of fine art and mass-market commercial printing, embodying both artistic merit and cultural documentation of America's "golden age" of horseracing. Its historical value lies in perfectly capturing a distinctive moment when elite sports became democratized through affordable art.
For interior styling, this racetrack scene makes an exceptional focal point in traditional or eclectic spaces. Hang it in a wood-paneled study with leather furnishings to emphasize its vintage sporting pedigree, or create bold contrast by pairing it with sleek modern furniture for an arresting aesthetic tension. The rich earth tones and pops of jockey silks (typically Worth's scarlet blues and yellows) harmonize beautifully with navy walls or warm neutrals like taupe or ochre. At the original Currier & Ives folio size (approx. 18x28 inches), it commands attention as a standalone piece above a mantel or console table, while smaller reproductions work well in curated gallery walls with other sporting art or gilded frames. Consider flanking it with brass equestrian accessories or placing beneath directional lighting to intensify the drama of the charging steeds. In corporate settings, it particularly suits executive offices or private client areas in financial firms, subtly conveying themes of ambition and performance.
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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.
