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Samuel Spode died in Dublin on 31 March 1872, leaving several children by several wives. Despite obviously still being married to the Irish girl, who was granted administration of his meagre estate, his death was registered by a Teresa Spode. Her connection to Samuel Spode has never been defined.
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Samuel Spode worked solely on commissions. Therefore, he never exhibited at any of the well-known exhibitions. As a result, he has been relatively unknown and unrecognised. However, his legacy is impressive, both in the number of paintings and the famous horses he depicted.
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at full gallop while watched on by an elegantly dressed couple, presumably the owners. 'Spode wears the blue sleeves and black body of the owner's silks and instead of a jockey's cap, wears a cream-coloured top hat.' (Daire O'Connell, America's Eye, op. cit.,
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While his brother and his wife remained in Van Diemen's Land, Samuel Spode and his family returned to
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In Van Diemen's Land, Samuel Spode had briefly served as clerk of the colony's
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Even though Samuel Spode was able to make a living for a while with his legal training, he preferred to devote his time to painting. Painting was his passion, particularly animal painting, with a focus on horses.
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London, 21 November 2018, lot 69. Catalogue note: Although firm biographical information relating to Samuel Spode is elusive, he is thought to have been a trainer on the
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Little is known about Samuel Spode's life. There are few sources and the information is sparse. Samuel Spode was born 21 April 1798. He was the grandson of
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Samuel Spode loved equestrian sports. He painted many horse racing and fox hunting scenes. Spode also painted many famous racehorses, including
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In 1865, despite still being married to his fourth
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In the 1830s, Samuel Spode travelled frequently to
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Henry Samuel Alken Jnr (1810–1894) – S. Spode
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Henry Samuel Alken Jnr (1810–1894) – S. Spode Training Eastern Bere
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A Living Legacy: Irish Art From The Collection Of Brian P. Burns,
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The Pinckney Family Coursing at Stonehenge, by Samuel Spode
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