John Chester Mathews (fl. 1884-1912), 'A Bay Gelding of the First Life Guards', oil on canvas, signed and dated 1902 to lower left, inscribed to verso '1st Life Guards, B.63., The Only Squadron Horse that Accompanied the Regiment Through the South African War and Returned. Ridden by Colonel Sir Gordon Carter at Pretoria at the Annexation Ceremony. 1900.', bearing Christopher Cole gallery label and antique label dated to verso, 69 x 89.5cmProvenance: Christopher Cole insurance valuation, May 1991