Competing Collection (#10)

Man and woman playing tennis (litho)
6001432 Man and woman playing tennis (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman playing tennis)

The Grand Spelling Bee Medley, sheet music cover (colour litho)
6030605 The Grand Spelling Bee Medley, sheet music cover (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Spelling Bee Medley)

The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1624186 The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace)

The Card Players, 1865 (oil on panel)
1197558 The Card Players, 1865 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 22.2x18.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Wrestlers, 1914; 1965 (herculite resin)
1197239 Wrestlers, 1914; 1965 (herculite resin) by Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri (1891-1915); 72.4x92.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Challenge Trophy presented to the Padstow Artillery Volunteers for Competition (engraving)
1592144 Challenge Trophy presented to the Padstow Artillery Volunteers for Competition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour)
824123 The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 18.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing Match. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

The Battle, 1900 (oil on canvas)
823550 The Battle, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Wentorf, Carl Christian Ferdinand (1863-1914); 79x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle. Carl Wentorf (1863-1914). Oil on canvas

Combat de Tigres et de Lions, (oil on canvas)
823509 Combat de Tigres et de Lions, (oil on canvas) by Verboeckhoven, Eugene Joseph (1798-1881); 151x176.5. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat de Tigres et de Lions)

Christmas with the Lushai Expedition (engraving)
1626755 Christmas with the Lushai Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas with the Lushai Expedition)

Mademoiselle Hatto, prizewinning singer at the contests at the Conservatoire de Paris, 1899 (coloured photo)
978077 Mademoiselle Hatto, prizewinning singer at the contests at the Conservatoire de Paris, 1899 (coloured photo) by French Photographer

French soldiers crossing a ford on a horse race between Lyon and Aix-les-Bains (colour litho)
3097517 French soldiers crossing a ford on a horse race between Lyon and Aix-les-Bains (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Golf at St Andrew s, 1850s (b / w photo)
3099665 Golf at St Andrew s, 1850s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golf at St Andrew s, 1850s. About to drive, Hay Wemyss)

The Players Choice, (oil on canvas)
827333 The Players Choice, (oil on canvas) by Bellei, Gaetano (1857-1922); 50.9x81.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Players Choice. Gaetano Bellei (1857-1922). Oil on canvas

A Game of Cards (oil on panel)
827268 A Game of Cards (oil on panel) by Spring, Alfons (1843-1908); 90x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Cards. Alfons Spring (1843-1908). Oil on panel

A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas)
827132 A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Koch, Ludwig (1866-1934); 92x71.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polo Match. Ludwig Koch (1866-1934). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1922

Toasting the Winner, 1870 (oil on panel)
827239 Toasting the Winner, 1870 (oil on panel) by Serrure, Auguste (1825-1903); 59x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Toasting the Winner. Auguste Serrure (1825-1903). Oil on panel

Artists in Hair, Competition at the Grande Soiree de Coiffures (engraving)
1055189 Artists in Hair, Competition at the Grande Soiree de Coiffures (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artists in Hair)

The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness (litho)
1056474 The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness)

Competition in Aid of the Anglers Benevolent Fund (engraving)
1046357 Competition in Aid of the Anglers Benevolent Fund (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Competition in Aid of the Anglers Benevolent Fund)

Women stilt jumpers, Korea (chromolitho)
1093281 Women stilt jumpers, Korea (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women stilt jumpers, Korea. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

French aviator Henri Rougier winning the Grand Prix of Berlin, 1909 (chromolitho)
1093623 French aviator Henri Rougier winning the Grand Prix of Berlin, 1909 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chess Players, 1891 (oil on canvas)
985326 The Chess Players, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Players. Frederick Judd Waugh (1861-1940). Oil on canvas

Eider Duck, Male and Female, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985900 Eider Duck, Male and Female, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eider Duck)

The Six-Footed Serpent Attacking Agnolo Brunelleschi, c
986334 The Six-Footed Serpent Attacking Agnolo Brunelleschi, c.1824-1827 (engraving, india and wove paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 27.6x35.3 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Daley Thompson puts everything into his discus throw on his way to winning the half-decathlon at Crystal Palace. MK Electrical International at Crystal Palace. 27th August 1979

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, competing in a showjumping event t Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, in May 1969. Princess Anne is a retired professional showjumper

Eddy Merckx (Belgium rider number 21) pictured competing in the World Cycling Championships at Mallory Park in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He finished 29th

Eddy Merckx (Belgium rider number 21 - 3rd from the left) pictured competing in the World Cycling Championships at Mallory Park in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He finished 29th

Eddy Merckx (Belgium rider number 21- leading in this picture) pictured competing in the World Cycling Championships at Mallory Park in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He finished 29th

Dave Swindlehurst of Crystal Palace battles with Tony Gale of Fulham. 28th October 1978

Sidney Wooderson attempting a record at Motspur Park, Surrey, he failed after pulling a leg muscle. 1946

Sidney Wooderson winning the Lyons Sports Mile with a time of 4 minutes 19 seconds, 2nd July 1946

Daley Thompson on the podium with his gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. 9th August 1984

Daley Thompson winning Decathlon 400m at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. 8th August 1984

Daley Thompson after running the 400m at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. 8th August 1984

Daley Thompson after competing in the hurdles at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. 9th August 1984

Blackburn YA. 7 WB781
Blackburn YA.7 WB781 (msn 5615), on the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough fire dump (struck off charge on 18 May 1955)

SPORT FOR DISABLED / 1895
Sport for the disabled at Nogent-sur-Marne - men with wooden legs competing for first place Date: 1895

GREECE / PENTATHALON
Young men competing in the pentathlon. Date: ANCIENT GREECE

ANCIENT GREEK PENTATHLON
Young men competing in the pentathlon. Date: ancient

COMPETING WITH PEACOCK
A peacock (Pavo cristatus) is admired by a mother and daughter who try to compete by dressing in the height of fashion. Date: 1840s

PARIS STREET SCENE 1893
Animated scene at the junction of the rue du Croissant and du Faubourg Montmartre, Paris, with newspaper sellers competing for custom. Date: 1893

Ice-Boat Race on the Hudson, pub. C. 1855, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Stella and Alice Grey - Lantern and Whalebone, Passing the Stand, June 5th 1855
Stella and Alice Grey - Lantern and Whalebone, Passing the Stand (In their great match for $2000 in Double Harness over the Union Course L.I. June 5th 1855), pub

Horse Racing of Sioux Indians near Fort Pierre, 1843. Artist: Du Casse and Doherty
Horse Racing of Sioux Indians near Fort Pierre, 1843. Plate 30 from volume 1 of Travels in the Interior of North America, 1843

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Crew Team Rowing to Horse Racing" The thrill of competition reaches new heights as the crew team glides through the water, pushing their limits and striving for victory. Runners lace up their shoes, ready to conquer a marathon and prove that hard work pays off in every stride they take. On the village green in Tilford, Surrey, England, cricket players engage in a battle of skill and strategy, showcasing their love for this timeless sport. As the sun sets on a sandy beach, volleyball players dive and spike with determination, leaving no room for doubt - it's game on. At Henley Royal Regatta in England's picturesque Henley-on-Thames, rowers from around the world gather to compete against each other amidst an atmosphere of tradition and excellence. In Calgary Stampede's Chuck Wagon Race in Alberta, Canada, adrenaline rushes through cowboys' veins as they steer their wagons towards victory with lightning speed. A ski jumper soars through the blue sky above Oslo's ski jump ramp in Norway - an awe-inspiring display of courage and precision. Windsurfers ride waves at Kahului Beach with unwavering determination; harnessing nature's power while embracing challenges head-on. Endurance is tested as runners push past physical barriers during marathons worldwide; proving that dedication knows no bounds when chasing dreams one step at a time. In Northeast Greenland National Park's icy wilderness, two Arctic hares fiercely clash horns - nature itself reminding us that even animals understand what it means to compete for survival. Shakespearean drama comes alive on canvas with "The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, " capturing intense moments where actors embody characters locked in fierce battles both physically and emotionally.