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Mezzotint of Charles Brett's White English Setter 'Sam' by Thomas Fairland (English, 1804 – 1852) after Abraham Cooper RA (English, 1787 - 1868) An engraver’s mezzotint ‘proof’ of Charles Brett's White English Setter 'Sam' by Thomas Fairland (English, 1804 – 1852) after Abraham Cooper RA (English, 1787 - 1868), from the artist’s oil of 1836. A white English Setter standing in moorland setting. Titled “SAM Celebrated Setter in the possession of Charles Brett Esquire London Published by J. Mc Cormick, 147, Strandâ€, lettered “Painted by A Cooper, RA†… “Printed by Fairland†… “Drawn on stone by Thos. Fairlandâ€, and marked “proofâ€. English, circa 1936.
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English Setter |
Artist: Thomas Fairland |
Yr: 1936 |
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A 1950’s Cocker Spaniel bronze from the foundry of Claude Valsuani (1908-1981) A 1950’s head study of a Cocker Spaniel bronze from the foundry of Claude Valsuani. It bears the Valsuani Foundary "Cire Valsuani Perdue" seal. The “Claude Valsuani†seal was synonymous with castings of excellent quality and remarkable patinas. It is further inscribed “FL 59â€, presumed the sculptors initials and the date of the sculpture. We have not been able to determine the artist. All our art books are in London and we are isolating in the Devon countryside.
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Spaniel (Cocker) |
Yr: 1950 |
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Facsmile of the Misses M.F. & H.M. Loughrey’s Scottish Deerhound, “Champion Tragic of Ross†by Miss Monica F Gray A facsmile of the Misses M.F. & H.M. Loughrey’s famous Scottish Deerhound “Champion Tragic of Ross†after the highly respected English canine artist Miss Monica F Gray. Titled bottom right “Tragic of Ross†and signed bottom left “Monica Grayâ€. Tragic one of the most famous Scottish Deerhounds, his pedigree can be found in many of today’s lines. It has been said that Tragic left its mark across the entire strain of Scottish Deerhounds everywhere, with this name appearing on practically every deerhound pedigree. The Ross Kennels and Deerhound fanciers, Misses M.F. & H.M. Loughrey’s of Londonderry, were famous for their Scottish Deerhounds. This was clearly painted when Tragic was just a young dog and before becoming a champion. Bred by Miss G Esmonde, Tragic won 7 Challenge Certificates. Tragic’s pedigree is shown below. English, circa 1925.
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Scottish Deerhound |
Artist: Monica Gray |
Yr: 1925 |
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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 Aldinâ€. This was published in “An Artist's Modelsâ€, with 20 colour plates illustrated by Cecil Aldin, and published, H. F. & G. Witherby, London, 1930. English, circa 1930.
Known as “Loopy the Ugly Puppyâ€, a little harsh, as Aldin has captured this lovely puppy superbly. There is a print of this in the Royal Academy of Arts Collection
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Dalmatian |
Artist: Cecil Aldin |
Yr: 1930 |
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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 Aldinâ€. 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 Dalmatianâ€, page 62. English, circa 1927.
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Dalmatian |
Artist: Cecil Aldin |
Yr: 1927 |
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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 Aldinâ€. 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 Terrierâ€, page 6. English, circa 1927.
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Bedlington Terrier |
Artist: Cecil Aldin |
Yr: 1927 |
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Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Let’s Play", by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954) A dry-point etching, "Let’s Play", a Scottish Terrier looks up at another in an open window by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring,, 1930. In pencil, titled bottom left "Let’s Play" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse “Harlow, McDonald & Co Successors to Arthur H . Harlow & Co. 667 Fifth Avenue New York†label. With pencilled inventory number “28608â€. American, 1930.
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Scottish Terrier |
Artist: Marguerite Kirmse |
Yr: 1930 |
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