1 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "The Black Watch", by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "The Black Watch", of four Scottish Terriers standing guard on the front door steps by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published November 1922. In pencil, titled bottom left "The Black Watch” and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". Interestingly not titled in the margin “The Black Watch” as was the artist’s usual practice, suggesting an artist’s proof. Torn label to the reverse bears “190 E. Colorado St, Pasadena” American, 1922.

2 ) Scottish Terrier watercolour by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A watercolour of a Scottish Terrier seated in a flowering grassland by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). The stunningly observed dog wears a leather collar and silver circular tag. Indistinctly monogramed “MH”. The reverse bears scarcely decipherable pencil inscription “Mrs Woods 3472 ½ girl Gland Haig”. A framer’s label reads “FREDDIE SCHNEIDER PICTURE FRAMES 1338 3RD AVENUE (Between 76th & 77th Streets) NEW YORK , N.Y. 10021 LE 5 – 0160”

3 ) 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 “28608”. American, 1930.

4 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Stymied” by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Stymied", a Scottish Terrier observing a recumbent cat in a shop window by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring,, 1927. In pencil, titled bottom left "Stymied" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1927.

5 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Steal Preferred" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Steal Preferred" of Scottish Terrier puppies drinking from the milk pail by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1930. In pencil, titled bottom left "Steal Preferred" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse".

6 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Hide and Seek" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Hide and Seek" of a pair Scottish Terriers at the top of the stairs by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1928. In pencil, titled bottom left "Hide and Seek" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears “SCHWARTZ GALLERIES Art Publishers and Importers 517 Madison Avenue NEW YORK” label On which is typed “ “Hide and Seek” An original Etching by Marguerite Kirmse “. American 1928.

7 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Watch Me Grow" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Watch Me Grow" of seated Scottish Terrier puppy by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1932. In pencil, titled bottom left "Watch Me Grow" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1932.

8 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Him and Me" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
Dry-point etching, "Him and Me", showing a seated Scottish Terrier beside a boy fishing by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1930. In pencil, titled bottom left "Him and Me" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1930.

9 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Steal Preferred" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Steal Preferred" of Scottish Terrier puppies drinking from the milk pail by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1930. In pencil, titled bottom left "Steal Preferred" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1930.

10 ) Dry-point etching "Baby Heath" Scottish Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching "Baby Heath" a seated Scottish Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published November 1925, titled and signed in pencil bottom left, "Baby Heath", bottom right, "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1925.

11 ) Sealyham and Airedale Terrier dry-point etching “The Judgement of Paris” by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, “The Judgement of Paris” of three Sealyham Terriers and an Airedale Terrier beside a ball by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1929. In pencil, titled bottom left “The Judgement of Paris” and signed bottom right “Marguerite Kirmse”. American, 1929.

12 ) 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.

13 ) 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.

14 ) Skye Terrier pencil drawing studies by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
Pencil study of five Skye Terriers by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). American, circa 1930.

15 ) Skye Terrier pencil drawing studies by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
Pencil study of four Skye Terriers by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). American, circa 1930.

16 ) Yorkshire Terrier pencil drawing by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A pencil drawing of a recumbent show Yorkshire Terrier at the “Staines Show” by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Clearly sketched at the Staines Dog Show when still living in England. Titled top middle in pencil “Yorkshire Terrier”. England, circa 1910.

17 ) “Bonny’s Boy” Cocker Spaniel drawing by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A drawing of a recumbent Cocker Spaniel for the book “Bonny’s Boy” by Ferdinand Edsted Rechnitzer, published by John C. Winston Co, New York, 1946, and illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). A wonderful children’s book about a boy and a black cocker spaniel who eventually enter the National Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. American, 1946

18 ) “Bonny’s Boy” Cocker Spaniel drawing by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A drawing of seated Cocker Spaniel, for the book “Bonny’s Boy” by Ferdinand Edsted Rechnitzer, published by John C. Winston Co, New York, 1946, and illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). This image appears on the hardback cover of the book. A wonderful children’s book about a boy and a black cocker spaniel who eventually enter the National Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. American, 1946.

19 ) Irish Terrier dry-point etching "Playmates" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Playmates" of two Wire-haired Fox Terrier puppies playing with a stick by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring, 1925. In pencil, titled "Playmates" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears gallery label for "Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London". American 1925.

20 ) German Shepherd and Wire-haired Fox Terrier dry-point etching "Dare I" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Dare I" of a recumbent German Shepherd with bone approached by a Wire-haired Fox Terrier puppy by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring, 1925. In pencil, titled "Dare I" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears gallery label for Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London. American 1925.

21 ) Irish Terrier dry-point etching "The Three Musketeers" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "The Three Musketeers" of head and shoulder studies of three Irish Terriers by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1925. In pencil, titled "The Three Musketeers" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears gallery label for "Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London". American 1925. The image further appeared in "Dogs" by the artist, with an introduction by R. T Townsend published in 1930, by the Derrydale Press, illustration 40. Here Kirmse writes "Dry point study of three Irish terriers, always characteristically ready for fight or frolic".

22 ) Dachshund dry-point etching "Two is Company" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Two is Company" of three Dachshunds by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published October, 1933. In pencil, titled bottom left "Two is Company" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse".

23 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Steal Preferred" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Steal Preferred" of Scottish Terrier puppies drinking from the milk pail by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1930. In pencil, titled bottom left "Steal Preferred" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse".

24 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Hide and Seek" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Hide and Seek" of a pair Scottish Terriers at the top of the stairs by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1928. American. In pencil, titled bottom left "Hide and Seek" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse".

25 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Spring Song" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Spring Song" of Scottish Terrier beneath a tree by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1928. American. In pencil, titled bottom left "Spring Song" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The image further appeared in "Dogs" by the artist, with an introduction by R. T Townsend published in 1930, by the Derrydale Press. Here Kirmse writes "Don't know why, but birds seem to sing better in the spring. They're very friendly with each other, but they never come down to play with me."

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