John Miles of Northleach (British, 1780-1849) An Instance Never Known Before

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John Miles of Northleach (British, 1780-1849) An Instance Never Known Before signed and extensively inscribed 'Painted by J. Miles Northleach Glo---' (lower centre) 42 x 57cm (16 9/16 x 22 7/16in). Saleroom notices: The full inscription reads: An INSTANCE NEVER KNOWN BEFORE. In July 1811. A Butcher went to the seat of Thos. Willan Esqr at Farmington near Northleach Gloucestershire to kill an / Old cart Horse. After he had stuck the Horse, the man employed to hold it dropt the halter. The Horse immediately ran / at the Butcher, who took to his heels, and after several turns in the field, they entered the rick-yard. The Butcher being an old / man and quite exhausted, fell between the ricks. The Horse caught at him (but luckily missed) and fell to rise no more. In a few / minutes the man of Blood, assisted by fear crept softly away, not to disturb his pursuer till it was quite dead. Saleroom Notice: The full inscription reads: An INSTANCE NEVER KNOWN BEFORE. In July 1811. A Butcher went to the seat of Thos. Willan Esqr at Farmington near Northleach Gloucestershire to kill an / Old cart Horse. After he had stuck the Horse, the man employed to hold it dropt the halter. The Horse immediately ran / at the Butcher, who took to his heels, and after several turns in the field, they entered the rick-yard. The Butcher being an old / man and quite exhausted, fell between the ricks. The Horse caught at him (but luckily missed) and fell to rise no more. In a few / minutes the man of Blood, assisted by fear crept softly away, not to disturb his pursuer till it was quite dead.