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Hunter Mare Kitty Oil Painting by Murray Urquhart
Equestrian Oil Painting 1928 – “Kitty,” Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Hunt, by Murray Urquhart
Murray McNeel Caird Urquhart (1880–1972)
Subject & Medium
A signed and dated oil on canvas portrait of Kitty, a bay hunter mare, shown saddled in a stable interior. Painted in 1928 by Scottish artist Murray Urquhart, whose training in Edinburgh, London, and Paris shaped his distinctive command of form and light.
Through delicate layers of glaze, Urquhart achieves a lustrous depth in Kitty’s coat, contrasted with rustic ochres and greys that describe the stable setting with authenticity.
Composition & Technique
Kitty is portrayed in a three-quarter stance, a traditional equestrian pose chosen to emphasize her proportions and conformation. The mare’s gleaming coat is central, balanced by the muted tones of stable walls and stone floor.
Urquhart’s palette is warm and harmonious: siennas and umbers model the musculature, ochres highlight the timbers, and cool greys anchor the composition. Fine highlights in the girth, saddle, and the mare’s bright eye bring energy to the painting.
The artist combines precise observation in Kitty’s features and tack with a freer, impressionistic handling of light and texture in the background — a fusion of British sporting tradition with Parisian influence.
The Horse & the Hunt
Kitty, a Thoroughbred-type mare in her prime (around 7–10 years old), displays the stamina and courage needed for the Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Hunt (CL&C) in West Sussex.
The CL&C country in the 1920s was renowned for its challenging terrain — chalk downs, wooded valleys, and heavy clay lanes — demanding horses of exceptional athleticism. By repute, Kitty’s portrait was commissioned to honour her service in the field and the family’s close association with the hunt.
More than a decorative work, the portrait stands as a tribute to a trusted companion and a symbol of sporting heritage.
The Artist
Murray McNeel Caird Urquhart (1880–1972)
Studied at the Edinburgh School of Art, Westminster, and the Académie Julian in Paris
Exhibited at the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club, and the Paris Salon
Known for landscapes, portraits, and animal studies
His works continue to appear at leading auction houses, achieving prices up to US $13,000
Urquhart’s paintings blend British naturalism with French impressionist handling of light, producing works that are both accurate and atmospheric.
Signed
Lower left: Murray Urquhart, dated 1928
Upper right: KITTY
Frame
Original beechwood frame, warm stained with natural patina, period-appropriate to the late 1920s.
Light wear and small losses consistent with age, structurally sound and ready to display.
Provenance
Private equestrian collection, Chichester (by repute linked to CL&C Hunt stables)
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Exhibited at the Lord Hill Museum
Key Features
Rare signed and dated equestrian portrait by Murray Urquhart
Depicts a mare in her prime, tied to the storied CL&C Hunt
Provenance includes private collection, curation, and museum exhibition
Retains its original period frame
A fine addition for collectors of sporting, equestrian, or British country house art
Shipping
Professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide delivery.
A lasting tribute to horse, hunt, and heritage.
For more curated works, visit our online gallery: Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Murray McNeel Caird Urquhart (1880–1972)
Subject & Medium
A signed and dated oil on canvas portrait of Kitty, a bay hunter mare, shown saddled in a stable interior. Painted in 1928 by Scottish artist Murray Urquhart, whose training in Edinburgh, London, and Paris shaped his distinctive command of form and light.
Through delicate layers of glaze, Urquhart achieves a lustrous depth in Kitty’s coat, contrasted with rustic ochres and greys that describe the stable setting with authenticity.
Composition & Technique
Kitty is portrayed in a three-quarter stance, a traditional equestrian pose chosen to emphasize her proportions and conformation. The mare’s gleaming coat is central, balanced by the muted tones of stable walls and stone floor.
Urquhart’s palette is warm and harmonious: siennas and umbers model the musculature, ochres highlight the timbers, and cool greys anchor the composition. Fine highlights in the girth, saddle, and the mare’s bright eye bring energy to the painting.
The artist combines precise observation in Kitty’s features and tack with a freer, impressionistic handling of light and texture in the background — a fusion of British sporting tradition with Parisian influence.
The Horse & the Hunt
Kitty, a Thoroughbred-type mare in her prime (around 7–10 years old), displays the stamina and courage needed for the Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Hunt (CL&C) in West Sussex.
The CL&C country in the 1920s was renowned for its challenging terrain — chalk downs, wooded valleys, and heavy clay lanes — demanding horses of exceptional athleticism. By repute, Kitty’s portrait was commissioned to honour her service in the field and the family’s close association with the hunt.
More than a decorative work, the portrait stands as a tribute to a trusted companion and a symbol of sporting heritage.
The Artist
Murray McNeel Caird Urquhart (1880–1972)
Studied at the Edinburgh School of Art, Westminster, and the Académie Julian in Paris
Exhibited at the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club, and the Paris Salon
Known for landscapes, portraits, and animal studies
His works continue to appear at leading auction houses, achieving prices up to US $13,000
Urquhart’s paintings blend British naturalism with French impressionist handling of light, producing works that are both accurate and atmospheric.
Signed
Lower left: Murray Urquhart, dated 1928
Upper right: KITTY
Frame
Original beechwood frame, warm stained with natural patina, period-appropriate to the late 1920s.
Light wear and small losses consistent with age, structurally sound and ready to display.
Provenance
Private equestrian collection, Chichester (by repute linked to CL&C Hunt stables)
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Exhibited at the Lord Hill Museum
Key Features
Rare signed and dated equestrian portrait by Murray Urquhart
Depicts a mare in her prime, tied to the storied CL&C Hunt
Provenance includes private collection, curation, and museum exhibition
Retains its original period frame
A fine addition for collectors of sporting, equestrian, or British country house art
Shipping
Professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide delivery.
A lasting tribute to horse, hunt, and heritage.
For more curated works, visit our online gallery: Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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DimensionsDimensions
Framed: 57 cm (W) × 49 cm (H) × 2 cm (D)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1928
1920s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin Scottish
Condition Condition Report
Original canvas, stable and well-tensioned
Paint surface in excellent condition, with minor age craquelure only
Signature and inscription clear and legible
Frame with light abrasions, structurally sound
Fine overall condition, ready to hang
Item code as1013a1257
Status For Sale
£6500.00 
$8665.15
€7432.10
$8665.15
€7432.10
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Shipping information
We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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