26 ) Tondo, gouache on silk miniature of a seated Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Tondo gouache on silk miniature of a seated Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950) A large silver Tiffany hunting tray with finely sculptured boar's heads to each end and a freeze of hounds and deer. Stamped to the reverse "Tiffany & Co Paris". French circa 1900.

27 ) Watercolour of a Golden Retriever with Mallard attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
A watercolour of a Golden Retriever in reed marshes retrieving a Mallard attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950). Possibly the Wolverton Marshes on the Sandringham Estate for George V.

28 ) The German Shepherd Dushka by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950).
Gouache on silk board of the H. R. H. Prince George, the Duke of Kent's (George Edward Alexander Edmund 1902-1942) German Shepherd Dushka by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950). Prince George was born on 20 December 1902 at York Cottage on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. His father was Prince George, Prince of Wales, later George V). Whilst exhibiting at a major agricultural show Reuben Ward Binks attracted the attention of Mr Bland, King George V's gamekeeper and was asked to visit Sandringham to paint three of the his Labrador Retrievers. The royal relationship developed as he was commissioned to paint the famous terrier Ceasar for King Edward VII, his Cairn terriers, "Cora", "John", and "Hamish", Labrador, "Glen", for the Duke of York, (later King George VI), terrier, "Kris", for the Duke of Gloucester, German Shepherds for the Duke of Kent, (including Dushka in 1929), and some of the favourite dogs of Queen Alexandra and the pets of Princess Victoria. "Dushka" was clearly admired by Mr L Lockwood, Prince George's personal valet from 1921 to 1939, and Mr Lockwood became attached to the dog. The miniature by Reuben Ward Binks was clearly gifted in appreciation to Mr Lockwood on his leaving Prince George's service. Titled, dated and signed bottom left "Dushka" 1929 Ward Binks. English,circa 1929.

29 ) The Pekingese “Erbert” by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950).
Watercolour of a head study of the Pekingese “Erbert” by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950) Signed, dated bottom left “R Ward Binks 21” and titled “Erbert”. English,circa 1921

30 ) Oil of the Gordon Setter Champion Bouncer of Ardale by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
Oil on paper of the Gordon Setter Champion Bouncer of Ardal, standing show stance in Pennine landscape, by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Titled, dated and signed bottom left “Champion Bouncer of Ardal , 1930, W. Binks”

31 ) Watercolour of A Gordon Setter by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A watercolour on paper of a head study of a Gordon Setter in moorland setting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Signed and dated in pencil bottom right “R Ward Binks 1925”

32 ) Gouache of a Pekingese by Ruben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950) SOLD
Gouache of a Pekingese by Ruben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950) SOLD An image of the Champion Pekingese San San of Kyratown standing on an oriental rug. The famous dog owned by Hindley Taylor one of the most famous breeders of the period, and this painting is illustrated in the book on Pekingnese written by Hindley Taylor. Champion San San of Kyratown was later owned by Mrs Ashton-Cross a famous Pekingese fancier of the day. Titled bottom right "Ch. San San of Kyratown" and dated "1930" and signed bottom left "Ward Binks"

33 ) Watercolour of the English Setter "Mallwyd Albert" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950) SOLD
A watercolour with body heightening of a standing English Setter in show stance in Pennine landscape, Champion "Mallwyd Albert" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950).

34 ) Watercolour of the English Setter "Billie of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A watercolour with body heightening of a standing English Setter in show stance in Penine landscape, "Billie of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). 'Billie of Crombie' was born at the famous The Of Crombie Gundogs kennels of Professor L Turton Price, of 21 Windsor Street, Dundee, Scotland. Titled "Billie of Crombie" and signed "R Ward Binks". English, circa 1930

35 ) Gouache of the English Setter "Mabel of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A gouache of a standing English Setter in show stance, 'Mabel of Crombie' by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). "Mabel of Crombie" was born at the famous "The Of Crombie" "Gundogs" kennels of Professor L Turton Price, of 21 Windsor Street, Dundee, Scotland. Tuton Price was a highly successful breeder very keen on not just producing show dogs but dogs that must be fit for the field. Titled "Mabel of Crombie". English, circa 1930

36 ) Gouache of the English Setter "Bessie of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A gouache of a standing English Setter in show stance, "Bessie of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). "Bessie of Crombie" was born at the famous "The Of Crombie" "Gundogs" kennels of Professor L Turton Price, of 21 Windsor Street, Dundee, Scotland. Tuton Price was a highly successful breeder very keen on not just producing show dogs but dogs that must be fit for the field. Titled and dated "Bessie of Crombie, 1930" and signed "Ward Binks". English, 1930

37 ) Gouache of the English Setter "Minnie of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A gouache of a standing English Setter in show stance, "Minnie of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). "Minnie of Crombie" was born at the famous "The Of Crombie" "Gundogs" kennels of Professor L Turton Price, of 21 Windsor Street, Dundee, Scotland. Tuton Price was a highly successful breeder very keen on not just producing show dogs but dogs that must be fit for the field Signed "Ward Binks" and titled and dated "Minnie of Crombie, 1929" English, 1929

38 ) Gouache of the English Setter "Sally of Crombie" by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A gouache of a standing English Setter in show stance, 'Sally of Crombie' by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). "Sally of Crombie" was born at the famous "The Of Crombie" "Gundogs" kennels of Professor L Turton Price, of 21 Windsor Street, Dundee, Scotland. Tuton Price was a highly successful breeder very keen on not just producing show dogs but dogs that must be fit for the field. Titled "Sally of Crombie" English, circa 1930

39 ) Watercolour of Lake District village by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Watercolour of a Lake District village by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950). Unsigned. Ward Binks is best known for his canine works but retained a studio in Appleby, Westmorland, where he much time in his beloved Lake District and eventually retired.

40 ) Watercolour of Wastwater and Great Gable by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Watercolour on card of head of Wastwater and Great Gable by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950). The head of the Wasdale Valley is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in England, including Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Lingmell. Unsigned. Ward Binks is best known for his canine works but retained a studio in Appleby, Westmorland, where he much time in his beloved Lake District and eventually retired.

41 ) Watercolour of a Pekingese by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950)
Watercolour of a Pekingese by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950)

42 ) Aquatint etching a Gordon Setter "Steady" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching of a Gordon Setter "Steady" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Signed in pencil "Ward Binks" and titled in pencil "Steady?. Ward Binks aquatint etchings were published Arthur A Greatorex, 14 Grafton St., Bond St., London. English, circa 1935.

43 ) Gouache of the English Setter Champion Crossfell by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Gouache of Mr C Atkinson's English Setter Champion Crossfell by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)

44 ) Thomas W Twyford Whitmore Labrador Retriever by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950) SOLD
Thomas W Twyford Whitmore Labrador Retrievers in watercolour with gouache of "Tulip of Whitmore" & "Typist of Whitmore". Signed and dated "Reuben Binks 1927" (1880-1950). SOLD.

45 ) English Setter etching by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950)
Unpublished dry-point etching of a head and shoulders study of English Setter by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950). Signed in pencil to the margin "XMAS 1937" and "Ward Binks" English, circa 1937

46 ) Labrador etching by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950)
Dry-point etching of a Labrador retrieving a Mallard in reeded water by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950). Dedicated in pencil to the margin "To R Walker" and signed 'Ward Binks'. English, circa 1937

47 ) Springer Spaniel puppies 'Just Arrived' etching by Ruben Ward Binks (1880-1950

48 ) Aquatint etching "The Red Setter" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950)
Aquatint etching "The Red Setter" by Reuben Ward Binks (1880 - 1950). Signed in pencil "Ward Binks" and titled in pencil "The Red Setter", with personal dedication "Xmas 1939". Ward Binks aquatint etchings were published Arthur A Greatorex, 14 Grafton St., Bond St., London.

49 ) Springer Spaniel and puppies by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950)
Springer Spaniel and puppies by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950), gouache on silk. English, circa 1934. Similar in style and composition to the painting of 'Giralda's Lola and Puppies' commissioned by Mrs Gelradine Rockfeller Dodge. But possibly the design for a pack of 'Boudoir Playing Cards' for which Binks produced a virtually identical image of West Highland Terriers and puppies titled "White West Higland".

50 ) Enamel on porcelain portrait miniature of a Bull Terrier by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950)
Enamel on porcelain portrait miniature of a head study of a Bull Terrier by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950)in a gold metal pendant setting marked "718". To the reverse signed "RWB". English, circa 1910.

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