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Cross Gate Gallery is America's premier contemporary sporting art gallery as well as the leading gallery in contemporary British figurative paintings.

Cross Gate’s Guide to the Perfect Fall Day at Keeneland! 🏇🏻🍂A little racing, a Keeneland Breeze, and of course, some inc...
10/10/2026

Cross Gate’s Guide to the Perfect Fall Day at Keeneland! 🏇🏻🍂

A little racing, a Keeneland Breeze, and of course, some incredible sporting art!
No trip to Keeneland is complete without a visit to view the 2026 Sporting Art Auction collection! Make a stop at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion to explore this year’s extraordinary selection of sporting art before heading out to enjoy an afternoon of racing.

On view in the Keeneland Sales Pavilion every race day from 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment.
Can’t make it to the track? Explore the full collection online at thesportingartauction.com.

Join us for the 14th Annual Sporting Art Auction on Friday, November 13 at 4 PM.

10/08/2026

FRESH OFF THE PRESS! The 2026 Sporting Art Auction catalogue has officially arrived!

Explore this year’s extraordinary collection of sporting art ahead of the auction on Friday, November 13th at 4 PM at Keeneland.

Browse the full collection in person at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion on all race days from 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment.

View the full catalogue online or order your own copy at thesportingartauction.com!

All past and current registered bidders will automatically receive a complimentary catalogue.

09/30/2026

As we eagerly await the start of Keeneland’s Fall Race Meet this weekend, take a closer look at Lot 41: Edward Troye’s Idlewild. 🏇

Bred in Lexington in 1857, this remarkable mare captured the Woodlawn Challenge Stakes in 1861 and later set a world record for a mare over four miles—a racing legacy preserved on canvas by legendary sporting artist Edward Troye.

Idlewild
Oil on canvas | 31 × 38.5 in
Estimate: $40,000–$60,000.

Offered November 13 at the 2026 Sporting Art Auction at Keeneland.
Explore the collection at thesportingartauction.com or in person by appointment or from 9 am - 1 pm on all race days throughout the Keeneland October Race Meet

09/27/2026

Get to know the contemporary artists of the 2026 Sporting Art Auction! 🎨

Go beyond the artwork and meet the artists behind it. Each contemporary piece in this year’s auction will feature a scannable QR code—both on its display tag and in the auction catalogue.

Simply scan the code to visit the Sporting Art Auction YouTube channel, where you can watch exclusive introduction videos from this year’s contemporary artists and hear more about their work, process, and inspiration.

Look for the QR codes throughout the collection and discover the stories behind the art!

https://youtube.com/?si=HwQkunb09mgQhMHt

🏆 A NEW AUCTION FROM CROSS GATE GALLERY! 🏆 We’re excited to introduce The Racing Memorabilia Auction , the official hom...
09/16/2026

🏆 A NEW AUCTION FROM CROSS GATE GALLERY! 🏆

We’re excited to introduce The Racing Memorabilia Auction , the official home for the inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction!

Building on Cross Gate Gallery’s legacy, this exciting new annual event will showcase an extraordinary collection of rare racing trophies, awards, and memorabilia from some of Thoroughbred racing’s most celebrated racehorses, owners, breeders, and jockeys.

📍 December 3, 2026
Cross Gate Gallery | Lexington, Kentucky

Go follow The Racing Memorabilia Auction RacingMemorabiliaAuction for collection reveals, historic racing stories, behind-the-scenes looks, speaker events, and much more as we count down to December 3rd.

The 14th Annual Sporting Art Auction Collection is HERE!Cross Gate Gallery is proud to present this year’s exceptional c...
09/14/2026

The 14th Annual Sporting Art Auction Collection is HERE!

Cross Gate Gallery is proud to present this year’s exceptional collection of sporting art and sculpture, now on display at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.

Plan your visit and experience the 2026 collection in person:
September 14–26 - September Yearling Sale
October 2–24 - 9 AM–1 PM on all race days during the October Race Meet, or by appointment
October 30–31 - Breeders’ Cup World Championships — details coming soon
November 3–12 - November Breeding Stock & Horses of Racing Age Sale

Whether you’re a longtime collector or discovering sporting art for the first time, we invite you to explore this year’s remarkable selection.

Questions about the artwork? Our team is here to help.
Order your 2026 Sporting Art Auction catalogue today: thesportingartauction.com

All past and current registered bidders will automatically receive a 2026 auction catalogue.

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431 Old Vine Street
Lexington, KY
40507

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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(859) 233-3856

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