{"product_id":"cobweb","title":"C.B. Fish | Cobweb","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eThis oil on canvas by \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eC.B. Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \u003cem data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e“Cobweb,”\u003c\/em\u003e presents a finely rendered portrait of a trotter captured with clarity, structure, and elegance. Fish’s steady, controlled brushwork highlights the horse’s musculature, stance, and alert expression, offering a dignified portrayal consistent with 19th-century American sporting art. The composition centers the trotter with understated drama, allowing its strength, posture, and character to speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eSigned by the artist in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eC.B. Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American artist active in the late 19th century, recognized for equine portraits and racing scenes. Though not widely documented in major institutional archives, his paintings have appeared through respected auction houses such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eChristie’s\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eBonhams\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eSkinner\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating ongoing interest among collectors of historic American sporting art. His works circulate primarily within \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eprivate equestrian collections\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1182\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esporting-art dealers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eregional historical societies\u003c\/strong\u003e that preserve 19th-century American horse-racing heritage. Paintings like \u003cem data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e“Cobweb”\u003c\/em\u003e reflect Fish’s ability to capture not only anatomical accuracy but also the individuality of notable trotters — a quality that continues to appeal to collectors with an appreciation for America’s equestrian traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery 44","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50906621247786,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4875\/4730\/files\/2078_C.B.Fish-Cobweb.jpg?v=1767465992","url":"https:\/\/gallery44llc.com\/products\/cobweb","provider":"GALLERY 44","version":"1.0","type":"link"}