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A watercolour the Pekingese Chu-Erh by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950) A watercolour with heightening of the Pekingese Chu-Erh standing in an interior setting by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Titled bottom left “CHU-ERH of TRAFFORD”. Signed and dated bottom right "R Ward Binks 1922". The reverse bears label “E. H. WHITE PRINTSELLER RESTORERS PICTURE FRAME MAKERS & GUILDER 35 BEDFORD STREET LEAMINGTON SPA”. English 1922.
Chu-Erh of Trafford was bought by the renown breeder Mrs Ashton-Cross as a new-born in 1905 for the astronomical sum of £150. To put this into perspective, £150 in 1905 is equivalent in purchasing power to some £13,000 in 2021. Chu-Erh was one of the most successful stud dogs of the pre-1914 era, siring at least nine champions. Mrs Ashton-Cross instigated the famous Alderbourne Kennel in the late 1890s. Her four daughters were famed for wearing white gloves in the show ring to avoid transferring the slightest mark of grease onto their Peke’s precious coats.
This is a SOLD item and has been left in the Public Domain for research purposes. Images are available for public use with an acknowledgement to www.hamsheregallery.com
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