1 ) French Bulldog etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
A limited edition etching of a head study of a pair of French Bulldogs wearing the poplar badger collars by Leon Danchin (French, 1887 - 1938). Not lettered. Signed and numbered bottom left “Leon Damchin 7-300”. French, circa 1930

2 ) Brabancon and Bruxellois Griffon etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
A limited edition etching of a seated Brabancon, standing Brabancon and recumbent Bruxellois Griffon by Leon Danchin (French, 1887 - 1938). Not lettered. Signed and numbered bottom left “Leon Damchin 7-300”. French, circa 1930

3 ) Cocker Spaniel with pheasant by Léon Danchin (French 1887-1939)
An etching of a seated Cocker Spaniel with hen pheasant by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1939). Limited edition pencilled bottom left “285 • 500” Signed in pencil bottom right “Leon Danchin”. Lettered top left "Copyright 1932 by "La Gravure Française" 41 rue St.George Paris". To the reverse gallery label: “The Keyser Galler at Farlow’s 4 Royal Opera Parade, Pall Mall, Stock No. K0050. Cocker Spaniel & Hen Pheasant.Leon Danchin”. French, circa 1932.

4 ) Greyhound etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
An etching of three Greyhound heads by Leon Danchin (French, 1887 - 1938). Etching published by La Gravure Français, Paris. The reverse bears gallery / framers label for “Gustave Fournier” of “41 Cours Lemarqu Arcachon”.

5 ) Griffon Bruxellois etching by Leon Danchin (1887 - 1939)
Rare and early etching of head studies of two Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (1887-1938). Published by Devambez et Associes the publishing house of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1925 to 1932, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. Once the required number of prints was reached, the copper plate was scratched and discarded. The etching also bears 1920’s label to the reverse for “J Gautier 19 Rue de Sèvres Paris”. A Parisian firm of guilders and framers established in the 19th century. (Gautier was also a director of the ‘Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers’). Signed in pencil by "Leon Danchin" (1887-1938). French, circa 1925.

6 ) English Setter etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Early 1920's etching of a head study of an English Setter by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939). Before letters but likely published by Devambez et Associes with Danchin's partner Georges Weil. Signed in pencil "Leon Danchin" and numbered "119/500".

7 ) Pekingese etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Early 1920's etching of a Pekingese, by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939), This is one of the first breed before Danchin's well known works published by Devambez et Associés with his partner Georges Weil from 1921 to 1931, with the lithographs usually limited from numbered 300 to 400 editions. F L Tournet of 31-33 rue Navarin, Paris label to the reverse

8 ) Watercolour of a Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939).
Head (turned to left) study in pastel of a Griffon Bruxellois by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1938). Signed in pencil "Léon Danchin" and dated "21". This is a study for the famous series of lithographs of the breed published by Devambez et Associés the publishing house of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1921 to 1931, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. For the lithograph series Danchin added such insects as a butterfly or bee. French, circa 1921

9 ) Griffon Bruxellois etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939).
Early 1920’s etching of a Griffon Bruxellois, by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1939), This is one of the first pre-numbered of the breed before Danchin’s well known Griffon Bruxellois series, published by Devambez et Associés with his partner Georges Weil from 1921 to 1931, with the lithographs usually limited from numbered 300 to 400 editions.

10 ) English Setters by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Coloured lithograph of head and shoulder studies of three English Setters by Léon Danchin (1887-1939). Lettered top right, "Copywright by Léon Danchin, Paris" and signed bottom left in pencil "Léon Danchin".

11 ) Pastel of a Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1938).
Head study in pastel of a Griffon Bruxellois by Léon Danchin (1887-1938). Signed in pencil "Léon Danchin" and dated "1921". This is a study for the famous series of lithographs of the breed published by Devambez et Associes the publishing house of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1925 to 1932, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. For the lithograph series Danchin added such insects as a butterfly or bee. French, circa 1921.

12 ) Etching of a Gordon Setter swimming with Mallard by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Etching of a Gordon Setter swimming with Mallard by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1939) Lettered top "Copyright 1932 by "La Gravure Franésaise" 41 rue St.George Paris". Signed in pencil bottom right "Léon Danchin". Signed in pencil "Léon Danchin" and numbered in pencil "79/500". French, circa 1932

13 ) Watercolour of a Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939).
Head study in pastel of a Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1938). Signed in pencil "Leon Danchin" and dated "21". This is a study for the famous series of lithographs of the breed published by Devambez et Associes the publishing house of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1921 to 1931, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. For the lithograph series Danchin added such insects as a butterfly or bee. French, circa 1921.

14 ) Irish Setters by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Etching of Irish Setters by Leon Danchin (1887-1939). French. Etching published and "Copywright by "La Gravure Française" 41 rue St.George Paris".Limited to 500 impressions. Signed and numbered "Léon Danchin, 262/500" in pencil by the artist.

15 ) Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (1887 - 1939) signed in pencil "Leon Danchin". SOLD
Head study of Griffon Bruxellois surprised by bee, by Leon Danchin (1887-1938). Limited to 300 impressions of a Griffon Bruxellois. published by Devambez et Associes the publishing house of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1925 to 1932, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. Signed in pencil by "Leon Danchin" (1887-1938). French. Once the required number of prints was reached, the copper plate was scratched and discarded.

16 ) Briard Etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Coloured lithograph of a head study of pair of Briards by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1938). Limited to 300 impressions and published by Devambez et Associ's of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1925 to 1932, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. Signed in pencil "Leon Danchin" and numbered "92/300". Once the required number of prints was reached, the copper plate was scratched and discarded.

17 ) English Setter chasing an Eider etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)

18 ) English Setters by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
English Setters by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1939). Etching published by La Gravure Française , Paris. Limited to 500 impressions. Signed bottom right in pencil "Léon Danchin". Illustrated in "Léon Danchin Animal Artist" by Denis Montaut, page 30.

19 ) Greyhounds by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Greyhounds by Leon Danchin (1887 - 1938). French.

20 ) Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939) SOLD
Head study of Griffon Bruxellois by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1938). Limited to 300 impressions of a Griffon Bruxellois and published by Devambez et Associ's of 43 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Danchin entrusted Edouard Devambez and his partner Georges Weil to publish his work from 1925 to 1932, with the lithographs usually limited from 300 to 400 editions. Signed in pencil by "Leon Danchin" (1887-1938). French. Once the required number of prints was reached, the copper plate was scratched and discarded.

21 ) Scottish Terrier and crab by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939). SOLD.
Scottish Terrier and crab by Leon Danchin (1887-1939). Engraved on Copperplate. Illustrated in "Leon Danchin Animal Artist" by Denis Montaut, page 30.

22 ) "Deux Pointers Dans la Plaine" by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
"Deux Pointers Dans la Plaine" by Leon Danchin (1887-1939). Engraved on Copperplate. Illustrated in "Leon Danchin Animal artist" by Denis Montaut.

23 ) Laverack Setters by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
Laverack Setters by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939). Engraved on Copperplate. Danchin's Largest Engraved Work. First published 1932, this edition (limited to 500) is the Danchin family edition, Copyright 1938 Leon Danchin 6 Rue Edmond (the family apartment), Paris XVI To the margin "Copyright (1938) Leon Danchin, 6 Rue Edmond, Paris XVIᵉ" Signed in pencil "Leon Danchin" and numbered in pencil "299-500". French 1938. Illustrated in "Leon Danchin Animal Artist" by Denis Montaut, page 26.

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