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Wire-haired Fox Terrier "Where's Master?" by Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (1862 - 1942) "Where's Master" depicts King Edward VII's terrier Caesar by the King's empty chair by Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (English, 1862 - 1942). This is the rarer and best version, a remarque proof on vellum signed in pencil by the artist. Titled next to Dicksee’s signature in the format of a dog’s collar name disc “CAESAR I BELONG TO THE KINGâ€. To the reverse, written in ink "Caesar Original Etching by Herbert Dicksee" on printed fine art dealer’s label “From C Klackner 20 Old Bond Street London". “Where's Master", the engraving was exhibited Royal Academy in 1911, catalogue number 1422. The Wire Fox Terrier "Caesar of Notts" was bred in 1898 by the Duchess of Newcastle, famous in the breed, and presented to King Edward VII in 1903. The King and his dog became inseparable. A medallion inscribed ' Caesar - I belong to the King' was attached to his collar.
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Wire Haired Fox Terrier |
Artist: Thomas Herbert Dicksee, RE |
Yr: 1911 |
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Oil of the Wire-haired Fox Terrier "Newmarket Starlight" by William Lucas Lucas (English, 20th century) An oil on Windsor and Newton's "Rathbone" Canvas Board of the Wire-haired Fox Terrier "Newmarket Starlight" standing in show posture by William Lucas Lucas (English, 20th century). Signed and dated bottom left "WLLUCAS 1932", and titled bottom right "Newmarket Starlight".
Inscribed to the reverse:
"Newmarket Starlight
Winner of many prizes including
Challenge Certificate in the Joint Terrier show as a puppy. (Beat the champion dog for the Cup for the best Wire)
Certificate and Cup for best bitch of any breed in show Shyford
the Cup for any breed bred by Exhibitors
the Cup for best terrier any breed at show
(Sold for £500)"
Newmarket Starlight sold to America.
Also to the reverse gallery/framers label "J.Ward & Sons High Street, Newmarket"
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Wire Haired Fox Terrier |
Artist: William Lucas Lucas |
Yr: 1932 |
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