The sale of the property of Walter M. Jeffords includes a significant number of "turf" items connected to horse breeding and racing.

Jeffords' father, Walter Jeffords Sr., was married to the niece of Samuel D. Riddle, who purchased Man O' War for $5,000 from the stable of August Belmont. The Jeffords owned many paintings, trophies and art connected with thoroughbreds and the Kentucky-foaled horse nicknamed "Big Red," who once incredibly won a race by more than 100 lengths.

A group of depictions of "Big Red," including a small-scale edition of the full-size cast of Man O' War that stands over his grave, as well as several paintings of the legendary horse will be auctioned. A work of Man O' War as an older stallion by Vaughn Flannery is estimated at $20,000-$30,000.

The family's collection on the block also includes English sporting paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries; silver and gold racing trophies by Tiffany, Reed & Barton and Cartier; American furniture dating to the early William and Mary Period; silver tankards and silverwork by Paul Revere Jr.

The collection is estimated to bring more than $20 million, according to Sotheby's.

Information: www.sothebys.com