Original Yorkshire Shetland Ponies Dinky & Sparky Oil Painting by David Lamb Signed Circa 2022

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Original Yorkshire Shetland Pony Oil Painting by David Lamb Signed 2022

An original 2022 British equestrian oil painting by David … Read more Original Yorkshire Shetland Pony Oil Painting by David Lamb Signed 2022

An original 2022 British equestrian oil painting by David Lamb of West Yorkshire, portraying two Shetland ponies named Dinky and Sparky in a peaceful countryside paddock. Signed and presented in a rustic frame, with original Gargrave exhibition documentation and firsthand artist-family provenance.

Highlights

- Original British oil on canvas, painted in 2022.
- Signed *LAMB*, lower left.
- Original title *Shetland Groom*.
- Depicts Dinky and Sparky, two individually identified ponies.
- Chestnut Shetland and skewbald miniature Shetland.
- Original setting beside the River Worth, Oakworth.
- Painted from a photograph of privately owned ponies.
- Exhibited at Gargrave Art Exhibition in July 2022.
- Original artist's title card and exhibition label.
- Framed approximately 20.47 × 16.34 × 1.06 inches.

Introduction

A charming British equestrian painting celebrating the companionship of two Shetland ponies within the traditional Yorkshire landscape.

Its soft countryside palette, rustic frame and documented personal history make it an engaging example of contemporary regional animal painting.

Catalogue Details

Artist: David Lamb, born in Haworth, West Yorkshire.

Title: *Shetland Groom*.

Date: 2022.

Medium: Original oil on canvas.

Signature: *LAMB*, lower left.

Subject: Dinky and Sparky, Shetland ponies.

Origin: Oakworth, West Yorkshire, England.

Frame: Rustic warm-toned wood-effect frame.

Catalogue Note

The painting depicts two ponies standing together in a sheltered rural paddock.

Dinky, a chestnut Shetland pony, stands beside Sparky, a skewbald miniature Shetland.

Their contrasting colouring, thick manes and compact forms establish the principal visual interest.

Behind them, a timber field shelter, fencing and mature trees frame the composition.

Green pasture and small yellow flowers create a peaceful foreground, while a distant figure stands near a gate.

The original setting has been identified as a paddock beside the River Worth in Oakworth, near Haworth.

According to the artist's wife, the painting was completed in 2022 from a photograph of ponies belonging to friends of the family.

She identified the background figure as the daughter of the ponies' owner. She also confirmed that Dinky was 40 years old in October 2026 and that Sparky had since died.

These details establish the painting as a personal record of real animals and their Yorkshire countryside surroundings.

The Artist – David Lamb

David Lamb is a self-taught British artist born in Haworth, West Yorkshire.

He paints landscapes, animals, wildlife and portraits, with particular interest in the scenery of the Worth Valley.

His wife confirms that he generally works from photographs and has exhibited locally for many years.

David is a longstanding member of a local art group.

Published Gargrave exhibition material records his receipt of the 2015 People's Choice of Best in Show award.

He was subsequently invited to present a dedicated display of paintings at the 2016 Gargrave exhibition.

His precise biographical dates remain unconfirmed.

Original Signature and Title Card

Signed *LAMB*, lower left.

The original handwritten title card records David Lamb, *Shetland Groom* and oil as the medium.

An earlier asking price appears on the card as historical documentation.

The original business contact card and exhibition label remain associated with the painting.

Provenance

David Lamb, artist, Haworth and the Worth Valley, West Yorkshire.

Painted in 2022 from a photograph of Dinky and Sparky in Oakworth.

Gargrave Art Exhibition, July 2022.

Subsequent private ownership, United Kingdom.

Acquired by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, October 2026.

Artist-family correspondence dated 25 October 2026 confirms the painting's date, subject and location.

The complete intervening ownership history remains unconfirmed.

Exhibition History

Gargrave Art Exhibition, 50th Anniversary Exhibition, Gargrave Village Hall, North Yorkshire, 14–17 July 2022.

Original gold-bordered exhibition label retained, with catalogue number appearing to read 60.

The artists wife confirmed the painting's participation in the 2022 exhibition.

Frame and Presentation

Rustic warm-toned wood-effect frame.

Original Friendly Framing label retained:

Friendly Framing, 310 Ovenden Road, Halifax HX3 5TJ.

The precise framing date remains unknown.

Dimensions

Framed: 20.47 inches Wide × 16.34 inches High × 1.06 inches Deep.

Metric equivalent: 52 × 41.5 × 2.7 cm.

Canvas: 46 × 35.5 cm.

Condition Report

The original oil painting is presented in attractive overall visual condition, commensurate with its age.

The painted surface retains its detailed composition, original texture and visible artist's signature. Minor surface characteristics and handling marks are present, with no obvious significant paint loss, tears or major structural damage apparent from the photographs.

The canvas remains stretched over its wooden support. The rustic frame displays minor surface marks consistent with use.

The original artist's title card, contact card, Gargrave exhibition label and Friendly Framing trade label remain associated with the painting.

No independent conservation examination has been undertaken. Please examine the detailed photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description.

Published References and Primary Sources

Gargrave Art Exhibition, *2022 Golden Anniversary*.

Gargrave parish-magazine material, July 2016.

Original artist's title card, business contact card and exhibition label.

The artist's personal correspondence, 25 October 2026.

Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution

The artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork's catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, exhibition history and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.

Attribution and Research

The historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis, dating and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available physical evidence, historic inscriptions, comparative research, published reference material, firsthand correspondence from the artist's family and our experience within the international fine art market.

These observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. The identification of the ponies, original location and circumstances of creation is supported by firsthand correspondence from Geraldine Lamb, the artist's wife, dated 25 October 2026. As with all works of art, future documentary discoveries or additional information may refine or expand current interpretations.

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