1 ) “Say Good Night!” Groupil & Co photogravure of Princess Margaret and Prince Arthur as Princess and Prince of Connaught, published by B. Brooks & Sons after Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845-1894)
“Say Good Night!” a rare signed artist proof, Groupil & Co photogravure of Princess Margaret and Prince Arthur as Princess and Prince of Connaught, published by B. Brooks & Sons, after Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845-1894). The Princess, to the left, pictured standing holding a doll in right hand, with left hand extended towards her brother, Prince Arthur who pets a one of the Queen Victoria’s Collies. With a Terrier to the right and a toy horse on wheels to the left, within the Queen’s sitting-room. Signed bottom left “Burton Barber”. Lettered “London Published June 1st 1886 by B. Brooks & Sons, 171 Strand”. English 186

2 ) 19th century oil of Hackney Carriage horses by Albert Clark (English, 1843 – 1892)
A 19th century oil on canvas of a pair of harnessed Hackney Carriage horses and terrier within a stable yard Albert Clark (English, 1843 – 1892). The horse wearing bridle, collar,saddle, bellyband all highly decorated with gilt fittings. Signed, in red, bottom left. English, circa 1860. Albert Clark was regularly commissioned to produce paintings of race horses, shire horse and such carriage horses. As a London equestrian and local to the Islington Agricultural Hall, Albert Clark also had the accolade of producing portraits for the Islington Horse Show prize winners.

3 ) 20th century white faïence / terracotta boar tureen by Jean-Paul Gourdon, (French, b. April 1956)
A 20th century white faïence / terracotta recumbent boar tureen by Jean-Paul Gourdon, (French, b. April 1956) from Puymiclan, Marmandais. The boar sits on a bed of oak leaves and acorn, boar images around the side.

4 ) “les Biches”, Fallow Deer pencil with watercolour drawing by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
A pencil with watercolour drawing on paper of various studies of “Les Biches”, Fallow Deer by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975). Signed “Xavier de Poret”, French. These are the studies for some of the same hounds as found in the later Hermes commissioned silk “Les Biches” 1958 scarf range that came in different colourways.

5 ) “Écureuils”, Red Squirrel pencil with watercolour drawing by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975)
A pencil with watercolour on paper of various studies of “Écureuils”, Red Squirrels by Xavier de Poret (French, 1894 - 1975). Signed “Xavier de Poret”, French. These are the studies for some of the same Squirrels as found in the later Hermes commissioned silk “Pekinois” 1967 scarf range that came in different colourways.

6 ) Mid 19th snow scene of the London to Leeds Royal Mail carriage / coaching / six-in- hand oil after Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877)
A mid 19th century oil on panel of a London to Leeds Royal Mail coach progressing through deep snow after Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877). The coach wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, Post Office red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door. Unsigned. Note the necessity for six horses in the deep snow English, circa 1850.

7 ) The York and Edinburgh Royal Mail Coach trapped in a snow drift by James Pollard (English, 1792–1867)
An oil on canvas of The York and Edinburgh Royal Mail Coach trapped in a snow drift on a country lane by James Pollard (English, 1792–1867). Two coachmen encourage the horses while another man tries to unblock the wheel, and another on one of the horses rides off in the field behind; trees behind for help. The coach fully laden, wears the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, Post Office red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door with the name of the town at the end of the coach’s route.Signed and dated 1827. English 1827.

8 ) A pair of snow scene carriage / coaching / four-in- hand oils by Henry Thomas Alken Snr. (English, 1785 – 1851)
A pair of oils depicting Royal Mail coaches in snowy landscapes by Henry Thomas Alken Snr. (English, 1785 – 1851). The fully-laden coaches wear the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red doors and lower panels, Post Office-red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door with the name of the town at the end of the coach’s route.

9 ) Mid 19th century night scene of a Royal Mail carriage / coaching / four-in- hand oil by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877)
A mid 19th century oil on canvas of a Royal Mail carriage progressing at speed at night by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877). The coach displays the correct Royal Mail livery with a black with red door and lower panels, Post Office-red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door. Signed with a discreet monogram on one of the packages on the roof "CH". Complete in original Hay & Lyall gilt frame. The reverse bears the remnants of the framer’s label “Hay & Lyall, Decorators, Carvers, Gilders & Printsellers to the Queen, 73 Union Street Aberdeen, established 1811”. Hay received his Royal Appointment as Carver & Gilder to Queen Victoria at Aberdeen in 1846. English, circa 1850.

10 ) Mid 19th century English Louth-London Royal Mail coaching oil by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877)
A mid 19th century oil on canvas of the Louth London Royal Mail coach crossing countryside by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877). The coach wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, Post Office red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door. Signed with discreet monogram to one of the packages on the roof "CH". Complete in original Hay & Lyall gilt frame. The reverse bears the remnants of the framer’s label “Hay & Lyall, Decorators, Carvers, Gilders & Printsellers to the Queen, 73 Union Street Aberdeen, established 1811”. Hay received his Royal Appointment as Carver & Gilder to Queen Victoria at Aberdeen in 1846. English, circa 1850.

11 ) A pencil drawing of a Donkey by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
Pencil drawing on paper of a standing donkey by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Signed bottom right "C Ambler". English, circa 1940’s.

12 ) Oil of a fluffle of rabbits in a woodland setting by William Luker jnr., RBA (English, 1867 - 1951).
An oil on canvas of a fluffle of rabbits, mother and bunnies, by their burrow in a woodland setting by William Luker jnr., RBA (English, 1867 - 1951). Signed and dated bottom left “W Luker, 1887”. English, 1887.

13 ) Mallards / ducks etching by George Vernon Stokes RA (English, 1873-1954)
An artist proof limited edition coloured dry-point etching of Wild Ducks & Drakes” by George Vernon Stokes, RA (English, 1873-1954). Coloured dry-point limited edition of 75, signed in pencil in the margin, “G Vernon Stokes”, and numbered “44/75”. The reverse bears gallery label “David C. Brown Fine Art Dealer 482 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, C.2” and is inscribed in ink “Signed Proof Etching “Wild Duck & Drake” by G. Vernon Stokes”. English, circa 1930.

14 ) A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake taking flight from a reed bed by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake taking flight from a reed bed by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Dedicated in ink to the reverse and dated “24th November 1921”. English 1921.

15 ) Watercolour of Mallards / ducks in flight by Thomas Blinks (English, 1860-1912)
A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake in flight by Thomas Blinks (English, 1860-1912). Signed bottom left “T Blinks”. English, circa 1890.

16 ) A pencil study of tiger’s paws and a tiger by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
An outline study of a tiger drawn beneath a more detailed study of a tiger's paws in pencil by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). Edwin Landseer was drawing tigers and lions at the early age of nine. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, circa 1820. Provenance: - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

17 ) “The Wolf” a pencil study by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
A pencil study of a recumbent wolf by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). Titled “The Wolf”. The reverse bears “Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd” label “No. 24116” “London 43, Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W”. Then a further typed label “Sir E. Landseer R.A. 1802-1873 “The Wolf”". English, circa 1820. Provenance: - Thomas Agnew and Sons No 25348

18 ) A pencil study of a Bruges lady by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
A pencil study of a cottage girl seated on a low wall by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). The reverse bears “Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd” label “No. 24116” “London 43, Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, W”. Then a further typed label “Sir E. Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) “A Peasant Women Bruges” From a sketch-book”. Circa 1835 Landseer painted Louisa, Marchinoness of Abercorn (1812-1905) as a ‘cottage girl’ in similar attire. Peasant women were not an unfamiliar subject by Landseer there are several such drawings in The Royal Collection. English, circa 1830. Provenance: - Thomas Agnew and Sons No 24116

19 ) Oil of three pigs / sows by George Morland (English, 1763-1804).
An oil on canvas of pigs / hogs in a barn by George Morland (English, 1763-1804). Signed bottom left “G Morland”.

20 ) Cock & hen pheasant oil by Brian M Wiggers, (English, late 20th century)
Oil on paper of a cock and hen pheasant in snow landscape by Brian M Wiggers, (English, late 20th century). Signed bottom left “Brian M Wiggers”. He is represented in the Witt Library, London. Circa, 1970.

21 ) Mid 19th century English Bristol London Royal Mail coaching oil by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877)
A mid 19th century oil on canvas of the Bristol London Royal Mail passing seated pipe smoker, in heathland setting, approaching town in the distance by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877). The coach wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, Post Office red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door with the name of the town at the start and end of the coach's route “Bristol London”. Signed with discreet monogram to one of the trunks on the roof "CH". English, circa 1850.

22 ) Mid 19th century English Stroud London Royal Mail coaching oil by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877)
A mid 19th century oil on canvas of the Stroud London Royal Mail meeting a returning coach by Charles Cooper Henderson (English, 1803-1877). The coach wearing the correct Royal Mail livery, black with red door and lower panels, Post Office red wheels, and The Royal Coat of Arms on the door with the name of the town at the end of the coach's route “Stroud London”. Signed with discreet monogram on a passing rock "CH". "R. and A. Ackermann” label to the reverse. Cooper Henderson had a long association with Ackermann. English, circa 1850.

23 ) Pen and ink drawing of ‘The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline’ by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. (English, 1802-1873)
A pen and ink drawing of ‘The Exhibition of Hayter's picture of The Trial of Queen Caroline’ by Sir Edwin Landseer R.A. (English, 1802-1873). The 'trial' of Queen Caroline in 1820 was not technically a trial but a parliamentary debate on a bill designed to grant the King a divorce. Sir George Hayter (1792 – 1871) was a notable English painter, specialising in portraits. Landseer had known George and his brother John since childhood and both contributed major historical paintings to the Duke of Bedford’s gallery at Woburn Abbey. Today Sir George’s painting can be seen in the National Portrait Gallery.

24 ) A 19th century oil of a standing boy feeding his caged canary
A 19th century oil of a standing boy in an interior feeding his caged canary. Monogrammed bottom left.

25 ) Fish / Dover sole oil by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (British, 1802-1873)
Oil still life study of three fish / Dover Sole placed on a dish by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (English, 1802-1873). Bears inscription to the reverse, stating the study was a gift to the artist’s host. English, circa 1830.