26 ) The Rough Collie “Bruce”, oil for Albert Payson Terhune (American, 1872-1942) by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954)
An oil on canvas of Albert Payson Terhune’s Rough Collie “Bruce” on the bench at a dog show by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954). This was famously illustrated to the cover of Terhune’s 1920 book “Bruce” published Grosset & Dunlap, New York. Terhune was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels. The books were chiefly illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse. Signed bottom right “Marguerite Kirmse”. American, circa 1920.

27 ) The Rough Collie “Lad”, oil for Albert Payson Terhune (American, 1872-1942) by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954)
An oil on canvas of Albert Payson Terhune’s Rough Collie “Lad” on a frozen pond by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954). This was famously illustrated in Terhune’s 1929 book “Lad of Sunnybank” published Grosset & Dunlap, New York. Terhune was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels. The books were chiefly illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse. Signed bottom right “Marguerite Kirmse”. American, circa 1920.

28 ) Ivorine miniature of a Rough Collie with puppy by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
An ivorine miniature of a recumbent Rough Collie disturbed by a puppy, by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left “Cecil Aldin”. English, circa 1930’s.

29 ) Miniature of a Collie by Prince George Dondoukoff-Iziedinoff (aka Dondokoff or Dondukov) Dondoukoff-Iziedinoff A.R.M.S. (Russian 20th century)
A watercolour on ivory of a head and shoulders study of a Collie. Signed and dated bottom right “Iziedinoff 36”. To the reverse “liste III N10”. Russian 1936.

30 ) Watercolour of a Shetland Collie / Sheltie by Evelyn Lina Linton, née Beckles (English, 1888-1986)
A head study in watercolour of a Shetland Collie / Sheltie by the English canine artist Evelyn Lina Linton, née Beckles (1888-1986). The reverse bears old label “EVELYN LINE BECKLES (1885 - ?) Portrait and Animal Painter (m. William Evans Linton RWA) Exhibited at the RWA, RCA, etc.. W/colour portrait of a Sheltie”. Note the label spelling error in ‘Lina’, this is often erroneously misspelt. English, circa 1960

31 ) Oil on canvas of "Champion Old Hall Beatrice" by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943)
An image of Princess de Montglyon and Countess d'Argenteau famous "Champion Old Hall Beatrice" standing in snow covered landscape by Maud Earl. The painting was famously reproduced in Compte Henri de Bylandt (H.A. graff van Bylandt) "Les Races de Chiens" / "Dogs of all Nations" published in Brussels in 1897.