Preakness trophy from Native Dancer's win up for auction

As part of a May 23 Doyle auction in New York City, property of Alfred G. Vanderbilt, including the 1953 Preakness Stakes trophy he won with Native Dancer, will be up for bid.

Exhibitions for the Woodlawn Vase trophy run May 19-21 ahead of the auction.

According to Doyle.com, more information on the sale:

“Property of Alfred G. Vanderbilt features several objects with provenance of his grandfather, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915), and father, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jr. (1912-1999). Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jr. is one of the great figures of 20th century thoroughbred racing and was the owner of Pimlico Race Course, the home of the Preakness Stakes. Featured in the sale is the original silver trophy won at the 1953 Preakness Stakes by Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jr.’s legendary horse, Native Dancer, who won 21 of his 22 races and sired numerous later champions. The trophy is truly one of the most compelling treasures of thoroughbred racing (est. $20,000-30,000).”

Interested? Doyle suggests contacting a specialist if wanting to discuss a single item. For this piece, the point person is Todd Sell at Silver@Doyle.com.

As for what it might cost, the Woodlawn Vase is considered priceless, but replicas handed out annually are said to be insured up to $1 million, with actual value higher.