Jef de Panthou Original White Horse Study

Updated September 23, 2026

Lot number	180
Estimate	400.00 - 800.00 USD
Auction	Fall Estates Collection
Date	October 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Four Seasons Auction Gallery LLC
Location	Oakwood, Georgia

Jef de Panthou (French, 20th century). Study of a White Horse, oil on paper. Art: 9.5 x 9.5 in. Frame: 15 x 15 in. Condition: Very good. Signature: Signed lower left. A compelling and expressive equine study by Jef de Panthou, rendered with confident, gestural brushwork and a refined sensitivity to light and form. The composition centers on a white horse in three-quarter profile, its features articulated through layered strokes of cool whites and soft grays, subtly accented with violet undertones that lend depth and vitality to the figure. The background is treated in a contrasting, painterly manner—loose passages of verdant greens and a striking vertical field of ochre-yellow create a luminous, almost abstract setting that heightens the presence of the animal. De Panthou’s handling reflects a modernist sensibility, balancing observation with expressive freedom. Executed in oil on paper and signed lower left, the work exemplifies the artist’s ability to capture both the physicality and quiet dignity of the horse through economical yet evocative means. Presented in a simple frame, ready for display. A striking and accessible example of mid-century European animal painting, appealing to collectors of equine subjects and expressive modern works alike. Provenance: From the estate of Moira McCracken, an international equine sales executive based in Georgia. She had a home of beautiful art. She was a lifelong equestrian, maintained a passion for animals. At her passing she owned four horses and six dogs. She was the widow of John McCracken who established IBM in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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