Arkle Cheltenham Gold Cup Horse Racing Figurine Country Artists Limited Ed

Item Specifics

Brand: Country Artists

Type: Figurine / Sculpture

Subject: Arkle (Horse Racing / Steeplechase)

Sculptor: Rachel Hartley

Edition: Limited Edition (1 of 500)

Exclusive Commission: Peter Jones of Wakefield

Material: Resin / Mixed Media on Wooden Base

Condition: Used (Excellent vintage condition)

Rare Country Artists "Arkle" Triple Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner Figurine – Limited Edition #/500

Description:

An exceptional, highly detailed resin sculpture of the legendary racehorse Arkle, capturing him mid-jump over a steeplechase fence with jockey Pat Taaffe up in the iconic number 1 silks.

Beautifully sculpted by the renowned artist Rachel Hartley (signed in the mold on the grass base, as visible in ⁠image_7.png⁠), this piece was exclusively commissioned for the prestigious Peter Jones of Wakefield and limited to a strict run of just 500 pieces worldwide.

Features & Details:

Plaque Text: "ARKLE - Triple Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner - 1964, 1965, 1966" (⁠image_8.png⁠)

Under-Base felt: Green felt backing featuring the gold Country Artists stamp and the official "Limited Edition of 500" designation (⁠image_4.png⁠).

Base: Mounted on a polished oval wooden plinth.

Details: Complete with the white and red finishing/distance post (⁠image_1.png⁠).

Condition Report:

This figurine is in excellent vintage condition. The paintwork remains vibrant with superb tracking on the jockey's silks and the horse's coat. The delicate reins and bit are fully intact. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs to the main structure. Please inspect all high-resolution photos (⁠image_1.png⁠ through ⁠image_10.png⁠) to satisfy yourself regarding condition before purchasing.

Shipping & Packaging:

This is a delicate collector's item and will be meticulously packed using heavy-duty bubble wrap and a sturdy double-walled box to ensure safe transit. Sent via tracked and insured delivery.