26 ) West Highland Terrier drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare pen, chalk and watercolour of West Highland Terrier in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or periodical such as The Illustrated London News or The Sketch for whom Aldin illustrated. This West Highland Terrier in light-hearted humorous pose was clearly modelled / inspired by Aldin's Terrier neighbour, "Slickerson", when the artist was living in Reading. Aldin famously remarked that "Slickerson" spent most of his upright and begging by the front door until he was let in. 11 x 7 � inches

27 ) West Highland Terrier drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare pen, chalk and watercolour of a West Highland Terrier in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom right "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or periodical such as The Illustrated London News or The Sketch for whom Aldin illustrated, or possibly an image of Aldin's West Highland Terrier.

28 ) Scottish Terrier drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare pen, chalk and watercolour of a Scottish Terrier on its hind feet by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom right "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or perhaps "Lost, Strayed and Stolen" Aldin story of the Scottish Terrier "Woppets" who was stolen and offered for sale in London's Brick Lane Market.

29 ) Sealyham Terrier drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare pen, chalk and watercolour of Sealyham Terrier in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or periodical such as The Illustrated London News or The Sketch for whom Aldin illustrated.

30 ) Limited edition dry-point etching of West Highland Terrier by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (1870-1935)
A limited edition dry-point etching of a West Highland Terrier recumbent on a armchair by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (1870-1935) Numbered in pencil bottom left "43/100" and signed bottom right " Cecil Aldin". English, circa late 1920's.

31 ) Cocker Spaniel drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare graphite and watercolour with white heightening of Cocker Spaniel in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or periodical such as The Illustrated London News or The Sketch for whom Aldin illustrated. Note the artist's purposely placed watercolour blob, as the artist's aid on which to focus the dog's gaze. This Cocker Spaniel in light-hearted humorous pose was clearly modelled / inspired by Aldin's Sealyham Terrier neighbour, "Slickerson", when the artist was living in Reading. Aldin famously remarked that "Slickerson" spent most of his upright and begging by the front door until he was let in.

32 ) West Highland Terrier etching by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (1870-1935)
"Who Said Rats?" a limited edition dry-point etching of a West Highland Terrier wearing a coat seated on a sofa by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). In pencil numbered bottom left "149/150" and signed "Cecil Aldin". The reverse bears original label " "WHO SAID RATS?" ORIGINAL ETCHING BY CECIL ALDIN" and period label "Bernard J Stone Fine Art Dealer & Picture Framer, 11 Brunswick Place Newcastle on Tyne". English, circa 1920

33 ) "Boss-eyed Peter" the West Highland Terrier, drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare preparatory drawing on ivorine by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935), of “Boss-eyed Peter” his beloved West Highland Terrier published 1934 by Eyre & Spottiswoode in Aldin’s “Just Among Friends”. Signed and dedicated bottom right “from Cecil Aldin to Adele Astaire”. The reverse bears interesting pencil note “71/3 wide deep etch note artists instruction”. Lady Charles Cavendish Adele Astaire (American, 1896-1981) was Fred Astaire’s famous elder sister, and his partner in a 27-year career in vaudeville and theatre, beginning when he was five and she was eight. English, 1930.

34 ) Study of Sealyhams, drawing, by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A study of Sealyhams lying, in pencil and chalk on brown paper by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed in pencil bottom right “Cecil Aldin”. English, circa 1920.

35 ) Ivorine miniature of a “Bedlington Terrier” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
An ivorine miniature of a standing “Bedlington Terrier” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom right “Cecil Aldin”. Francis Iles Gallery, Rochest, Kent, label to the reverse. First illustrated, “Dogs of Character” by Cecil Aldin, published by Eyre Spottiswoode, 1927. Here titled “A Bedlington Terrier”, page 6. English, circa 1927.

36 ) Ivorine miniature of “A Dalmatian” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
An ivorine miniature of “A Dalmatian” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left “Cecil Aldin”. Francis Iles Gallery, Rochest, Kent, label to the reverse. First illustrated, “Dogs of Character” by Cecil Aldin, published by Eyre Spottiswoode, 1927. Here titled “A Dalmatian”, page 62. English, circa 1927.

37 ) Ivorine miniature of "Susan the Pekingese" by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
An ivorine miniature of "Susan the Pekingese" lying before a cushion by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left “Cecil Aldin”. Illustrated in the artist’s 1933 book “Dogs of Every Day”.

38 ) Ivorine miniature of a Rough Collie with puppy by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
An ivorine miniature of a recumbent Rough Collie disturbed by a puppy, by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left “Cecil Aldin”. English, circa 1930’s.

39 ) Ivorine miniature of “Loopy” the Dalmatian Puppy by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
An ivorine miniature of “Loopy” the seated Dalmatian Puppy, by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom right “Cecil Aldin”. This was published in “An Artist's Models”, with 20 colour plates illustrated by Cecil Aldin, and published, H. F. & G. Witherby, London, 1930. English, circa 1930. Known as “Loopy the Ugly Puppy”, a little harsh, as Aldin has captured this lovely puppy superbly. There is a print of this in the Royal Academy of Arts Collection

40 ) “The End of the Day” Scottish Terrier dry-point etching by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA
“The End of the Day”, a dry-point etching of the recumbent sleepy Scottish Terrier, ‘Nonie’ by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Titled and numbered in the margin, in pencil, bottom left, “The End of the Day 2/150” and “Cecil Aldin”. English, circa 1925.

41 ) Scottish Terrier, Signed Cecil Aldin (lr), circa 1925
Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin British, 1870-1935 Scottish Terrier, circa 1925 Signed Cecil Aldin (lr) Ink and wash with white and blue highlights on ivorine Sight 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 inches (9.5 x 11.7 cm)

42 ) “The Beggar” Sealyham Terrier dry-point etching by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935).
“The Beggar”, a dry-point etching of a Sealyham Terier in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Numbered in the margin, in pencil, bottom left, “ /150” and signed bottom right “Cecil Aldin”. English, 1928.

43 ) “Micky” Irish Wolfhound dry-point etching by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
“Micky”, a dry-point etching of the artist’s Irish Wolfhound, his head over the sofa by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Numbered in the margin, in pencil, bottom left, “27/100” and signed bottom right “Cecil Aldin”. The reverse base label “Original Etching Irish Wolfhound Herbert Dicksee R.E. The Horner Galleries (F.J.Horner) THE CATHEDRAL CORNER 2, Church Street, Sheffield Telephone 26214 Established in 1886.English, circa 1925.

44 ) An oil of the Sealyham Terrier “Rags” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A head study in oil of the artist’s beloved Sealyham Terrier “Rags” by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Unsigned, titled “RAGS”. English, circa 1935.

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46 ) Coaching oil, the Leeds Royal Mail by Samuel Henry Alken (English, 1810-1894)
Coaching oil of a Royal Mail coach crossing landscape passing seated man with his dog by Samuel Henry Alken (English, 1810-1894). 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.Signed bottom left "H Alken". Frame bears label for HENRY ALKEN Jnr. (1810-1894), being Samuel Henry Alken. English, circa 1885 Provenance: Leger Galleries, 13 Old Bond Street June 1969 Christies London.

47 ) Jack Russell puppy by Robert C G Allen (English)

48 ) Pastel of the Pekingese, "Jero's Pu Zin" by Robert C G Allen (English, fl early 20th)
A pastel on paper of the Pekingese "Jero's Pu Zin" by Robert C G Allen (English, fl early 20th). Titled "Jero's Pu Zin" and signed bottom right "C G Allen". Illustrated Our Dogs, January 2003. Provenance: Lot 242, Doyle / Bonhams Dogs in Art, New York 11th February 2003

49 ) Print by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) and titled "HE, SHE AND THE HUSSY".
Coloured print, on plate sunk mounts, by Christopher Gifford Ambler and titled "HE, SHE AND THE HUSSY". The others being "Ceaser's Wife, "Ishmael" and "Who's top dog now". It is one of four of a Bull Terrier series published by Illustrated Newspapers Ltd.in 1935, and marketed through "The Tatler" then at a price of "5/-". Copies pencil signed by the artist Christopher Gifford Ambler were "10/-". The titles being "Ceaser's Wife, "Ishmael" and "Who's top dog now".

50 ) Watercolour on paper of a West Highland Terrier by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
Watercolour on paper of a West Highland Terrier performing before his 13 friends! by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Signed "C Ambler". Clearly the West Highland Terrier does not impress his 13 friends "Bearded Collie, Carn Terrier, Beddlington Terrier, German Sheppard, Wire-Haired Fox Terrier, St.Bernard, Rough Collie, Bull Terrier, Pekingese, Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, Dalmatian and Sealyham.