26 ) An oil of a Maltese dog by Gustave Jean Louis Mohler (French, 1836 – 1920)
An oil on mahogany of a head and shoulders study of a Maltese with paw raised by Gustave Jean Louis Mohler (French, 1836 – 1920). With a dedication to “Mme Debureau” and signed “G. MOHLER”. French, circa 1880.

27 ) A 19th century Recumbent Maltese bronze
A 19th century Recumbent Maltese bronze French, circa 1880.

28 ) A pair of Maltese bronzes by Giovita Lombardi (Italian, 1837-1876)
Stunning near life size pair of Maltese bronzes by Giovita Lombardi (Italian, 1837-1876) Italian circa 1870

29 ) Oil on canvas of Maltese and Papillion / Phalene by Friedrich (Fritz) Zeller (Austrian 1817 - 1896)
An oil on canvas of a seated Maltese and recumbent Papillion / Phalene in landscape setting by Friedrich (Fritz) Zeller (Austrian 1817- 1896). Signed and bottom left "F Zeller 1860". Titled and dated to the reverse "Prunne, Dido. 1860." The canvas bearing manufacture's stamped "Wien". Possible the canvas maker 'Anton Maurer Wien.

30 ) A French 19th oil of “CAPI” a Maltese type seated on a stool
A French 19th oil of “CAPI” a Maltese type seated on a wood stool. Titled top left “CAPI” and signed and dated bottom right ??? 1894? French, 1894

31 ) An oil on canvas of �Tom, a Maltese / Bichon type by Franck Antoine Bail (French 1858 - 1924)
An oil on canvas of �Tom, a Maltese / Bichon type proudly seated on stall by Franck Antoine Bail (French 1858 - 1924). Signed and dated top right �Bail Franck 1880�. To the reverse signed in graphite �Franck Bail�. Tom was the dog of his artist friend the famous American painter Charles Sprague Pearce (1851 - 1914), who arrived in Paris in 1874, and lived in France until his death in 1914. Charles Sprague Pearce also painted a portrait of his dog see Maison de vente Beaussant-Lefevre, Paris 28th June 2000, lot 72.

32 ) Circa 1800 bronze of the Maltese "Ninette" by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814)
Circa 1800 bronze of the Maltese "Ninette" recumbent upon a velvet tasselled cushion by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814) The bronze is modelled from the tribute to Ninette a terra-cotta statute titled "Mausol'e de Ninette" (at the Musée Historique Lorrain, Nancy) by Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814). The bronze sits on chamfered marble base. It is illustrated in "Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers" by Jane Horswell. The author notes that "although unsigned" it is included for its "exceptional quality and .... rarity". A terracotta version is in the collection of the Musée Cognacq-Jay, Paris, (see image above). It perhaps inspired George Jones’ 1871 Majolica sculpture (see sepia image above) of a Maltese on a tasselled cushion and perhaps even Antoine-Louis Barye's (French, 1796 - 1875) or Emmanuel Fremiet's, (French, 1824-1910) , Spaniels recumbent on tasselled cushions.

33 ) Oil on canvas of Maltese type by “Caranza” pseudonym for Jules Chardigny (French, 1842-1892) (French, 1842-1892)
Oil on canvas of Maltese type of mother and puppies within a barn, in and around a straw filled basket by Jules I Chardigny (1842-1892) Signed bottom right "Caranza" pseudonym for Jules I Chardigny (1842-1892) French, circa 1880. The gilt frame with title plaque �Caranza�. Painted on �Eug. Boutron� canvas �Couleurs & Vernis 88 Boulevard Magenta Paris�.

34 ) A pair of French 19th century bronze Maltese / Bichon dogs French, circa 1880
A pair of French 19th century bronze seated Maltese / Bichon dogs French, circa 1880

35 ) Oil of a Maltese Terrier / Bichon type in the manner of Jules I Chardigny (1842-1892)
An oil of a head and shoulders study of a Maltese Terrier / Bichon type in the manner of Jules I Chardigny (French, 1842-1892).

36 ) Oil on panel of a Maltese / Bichon type terrier by “H Hilly” in manner Jules l Chardigny (French, 1842-1892)
A 19th century oil on panel of a Maltese / Bichon type. Signed top right �H Hilly�. Clearly in the manner of Jules l Chardigny (1842-1892), and artist that often used the pseudonym �Caranza�. French, circa 1880

37 ) French 19th century oil on canvas Poodle / Maltese type
An oil on canvas of a pampered Poodle / Maltese type wearing blue silk ribbons proudly seated on a blue velvet tasselled cushion, before green velvet drapes. French, circa 1880.

38 ) 19th century, French, oil on panel of a Maltese
19th century, French, oil on panel of a seated Maltese wearing a pink satin bow. French, circa 1880.

39 ) Oil of "Capi" a Maltese Terrier type
Oil of a Terrier of the Maltese type seated on a stool.

40 ) Oil on canvas of lady with Maltese by Gaston Camillo Lenthe (German, 1805-1860)
An oil on canvas of a young lady with her Maltese seated by a red satin draped window. Painted when Lenthe was working with the painter Carl Schumacher (German, 1797 - 1869) on frescoes at Schwerin. Possibly an image of the young Princess Helene of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1814-1858) Signed and dated 'Gaston Lenthe 1833' German 1833

41 ) Maltese / Havana / Havanese oil painting by Charles Demarne
Charles Demarne oil on board signed "Ch Demarne" and dated 1904 titled "Mirza". French. Possibly of a Maltese, Havana or Havanese.

42 ) Maltese Terrier by Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1913)
Pastel on paper of a recumbent Maltese Terrier by Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1913), French, circa 1880

43 ) A portrait of a head and shoulder study of a Maltese terrier by George Peterson.
A gouache portrait of a head and shoulder study of a pampered Maltese terrier by George Peterson. Signed "Geo Petersen" and dated "1904"

44 ) A late 19th century Black Forest umbrella cane stand carved as a Maltese by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814)
A late 19th century Black Forest umbrella cane stand carved as a Maltese standing on his hind legs. The carving is inspired by the tribute to "Ninette" a terra-cotta “Mausolée de Ninette” (Mausoleaum for Ninette), at the Musée Historique Lorrain, Nancy, by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814). Clodion's statue being flanked by two similar standing Maltese dogs. German, circa 1880. Most likely made in Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The famous travel guide, Baedeker stated at the time that Brienz with a population of 2400 had some 600 working as woodcarvers. The Swiss Woodcarving Museum in Brienz may be visited today.

45 ) Oil on panel of Maltese by Jules l Chardigny (1842-1892)
1 ) Oil on panel of Maltese by Jules I Chardigny (1842-1892) Oil on panel of Maltese by the French canine artist Jules l Chardigny (1842-1892). 'Caranza' pseudonym for Jules l Chardigny (1842-1892) French, circa 1880

46 ) Portrait of Lady Alfred Paget with her Maltese Terrier by Richard Buckner (1812-1883) SOLD
Oil painting of Lady Alfred Paget with her Maltese Terrier by Richard Buckner (1812-1883) SOLD

47 ) Maltese by Gabriella Rainer-Istvanffy (Hungarian, 1877-1964)
Oil on panel of a seated Maltese by the Hungarian canine artist Gabriella Rainer-Istvanffy (1877-1964). Signed 'Rainer-Istvanffy Gabriella'

48 ) Oil on canvas of Malteses by Jean Jacques Bachelier (1724-1806)
Oil on canvas of 4 Malteses by Jean Jacques Bachelier (1724-1806) This is a remarkable historic record for the breed depicted over two centuries ago. Circa 1775

49 ) An oil of a child dressed in blue with her beloved Maltese
An oil on canvas of a child in a blue dress, leaning against a drawing room chair with her beloved Maltese. French, circa 1880

50 ) Maltese Terrier Carved Inkwell.
Swiss "Black Forest" carved linden wood inkwell and pen holder in the form of a begging Maltese. The carving is inspired by the tribute to "Ninette" a terra-cotta “Mausolée de Ninette” (Mausoleaum for Ninette), at the Musée Historique Lorrain, Nancy, by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814). Clodion's statue being flanked by two similar standing Maltese dogs. German, circa 1880 Most likely made in Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The famous travel guide, Baedeker stated at the time that Brienz with a population of 2400 had some 600 working as woodcarvers. The Swiss Woodcarving Museum in Brienz may be visited today.

1) Antiques & Art at the Armory 2012

2) 8th Annual Palm Beach Jewellery, Art and Antique Show, West Palm Beach Febuary 18th-22nd 2011

3) The 'Book of Frogs' by 'Frances Fry'

4) ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. - ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. Near perfect original red cloth-covered boards/white spine title, with pictorial gilt front board/original glassine dust-wrapper.

5) ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. - ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. Perfect dustjacket, green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. This is a rare copy with a special inscription by the author,Clifford Hubbard.

6) "The Power of the Dog" by Maud Earl (1864-1943) - The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943)and Arthur Croxton Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911. This edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist? in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle This ?Edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist? in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle.

7) The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A Tribute in Art by Barbara Garnett-Wilson and Roy A. Wilson

8) Riab

9) L?on Danchin animalier

10) O'Klein