English School (Mid-19th century): Three Prize Pigs, oil on canvas unsigned inscribed 'These three pigs took first prize at Birmingham ... 1860, pigs were bred by Sir G O Wombwell and sold for £39...', undated c.1860, 54cm x 73cm
Notes: Sir George Orby Wombwell, 4th Baronet (1832-1913) (Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire) fought in the Crimean War (1853-1856) and took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade, before inheriting his title in 1855, and in 1861 served as High Sheriff of Yorkshire.