The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lucy
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Currier & Ives Publishers's The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lucy 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 Celebrated Trotting Mare Lucy, a striking 1874 lithograph by Currier & Ives, captures the dynamic energy of America’s golden age of horse racing. This iconic work exemplifies the publishers’ signature blend of meticulous detail and populist charm, showcasing Lucy mid-stride with muscular grace against a bucolic backdrop. The vibrant hand-coloring—rich chestnut tones of the mare contrasting with verdant landscapes and a soft blue sky—epitomizes the firm’s celebrated "Colored Engravings for the People." As one of over 7,500 lithographs produced by the most successful printmaking firm of 19th-century America, this piece represents both sporting culture and the democratization of art through affordable reproductive technologies. Its historical significance lies in documenting equine celebrity culture, where champion trotters like Lucy became household names decades before motorized transport. The composition’s diagonal energy lines and frozen action moment reveal influences from English sporting art while maintaining distinctly American vernacular appeal.
For contemporary display, this 9"x12" lithograph thrives in transitional interiors where heritage and modernity intersect. Frame it in a 2" distressed gold-leaf molding with acid-free matting to amplify its vintage character—perfect for a wood-paneled study or equestrian-themed lounge. The warm sepia undertones pair elegantly with leather Chesterfield sofas or mid-century walnut furniture, while the splash of Lucy’s crimson blanket invites accent pillows in oxblood velvet. In offices, position it adjacent to industrial steel shelving for a striking contrast between organic movement and rigid structure. For impactful presentation, group with other Currier & Ives sporting prints in a salon-style arrangement, maintaining consistent white margins to unify varying scene compositions. Oversized variants (up to 22"x28") command authority in executive suites when flanked by brass task lamps that echo the print’s metallic detailing.
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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.
