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Smooth Hair Bruxellois Griffon by K. C. Brown SOLD Pen, ink & watercolour of "Quest of Quatt" Smooth Hair Bruxellois Griffon by K. C. Brown, signed & dated "1955".
The Quatt kennel collaboration of Joyce Hargreaves (Comeytrowe), Mrs Nutting (Olveston) and Joan Cottrell formed around 1946, near the Quatt, just south of Bridgnorth in Shropshire. The kennels under Joan’s leadership until her death in 1979 and was continued by her daughter Ann until her death in 2001. The kennels were especially known for their French Bulldogs producing a long line of successful dogs, especially clear pieds and fawns, including 31 British champions and many worldwide. The Quatt kennel was the first in Britain to breed champion French Bulldogs in all three colours.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: K. C. Brown |
Yr: 1955 |
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Oil on canvas of a Griffon Bruxellois by D Gilpin Oil on canvas of a Griffon Bruxellois by D Gilpin
A head study of a Rough Red Griffon Bruxellois signed 'D Gilpin' and dated '1900'
The reverse bears part label 'Lang & Gilders' most likely that of Lang & Co, Carvers and Gilders to Her Late Majesty the Queen Dowager.
The Griffon Bruxellois Club was established in 1897 just a year after the breed was first exhibited at Crufts Dog Show 1896, making this one of the earliest representations of the breed in England.
'D Gilpin' is possibly Miss L D Gilpin-Brown of Elmley Lodge, Leamington active at this time.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Gilpin D |
Yr: 1900 |
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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.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Leon Danchin |
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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.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Leon Danchin |
Yr: 1921 |
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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.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Leon Danchin |
Yr: 1921 |
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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.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Leon Danchin |
Yr: 1921 |
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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
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Leon Danchin |
Yr: 1921 |
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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.
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Leon Danchin |
Yr: 1925 |
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Oil on canvas of a Bruxellois Griffon by Gaston Noury (French, 1866-1936)
Oil on canvas of a seated Bruxellois Griffon by a fan and bouquet of roses by Gaston Noury (French, 1866-1936).
The painting was gifted to Gaston Noury’s friend Mme ‘Zizi’ Landolff. Noury designed costumes for the Moulin Rouge and Ambassadeurs in the Montmartre district, some of which can be seen in the "Les Collections." Of the Musée Christian Dior. Mme ‘Zizi’ Landolff was also a famous French theatrical costume designer. This gift by the artist to Mme Landolff, is most likely a portrait of her Bruxellois Griffon. Inscribed and signed top right “à ZIZI LANDOLFF, son ami Gaston Noury”.
French, circa 1890
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Griffon Bruxellois |
Artist: Gaston Noury |
Yr: 1890 |
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