1 ) Seatred Cocker Spaniel pastel by Marion Rodger Hamilton Harvey (Scottish, 1886 -1971)
A pastel of a black seated Cocker Spaniel looking engagingly at the artist, Marion Rodger Hamilton Harvey (Scottish, 1886 -1971). Signed bottom left “Marion Harvey”. Scottish, circa 1960’s.

2 ) Cocker Spaniel, American, 1930’s, reverse intaglio 14 carat gold set crystal brooch and pendant
A stunning large reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a head study of a Cocker Spaniel. Mother of pearl backed and fascinatingly set in a 14 carat gold frame depicting the dog’s collar. The crystal was most likely carved by Ernest.M. Pradier (English 1881-1967), but American set. American, circa 1930. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

3 ) 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 59”, 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.

4 ) An oil of a cocker spaniel by Stanley Marc Wright (American, Vermont, 1911-1996)
An oil of a cocker spaniel by Stanley Marc Wright (American, Vermont, 1911-1996) An oil of a Cocker Spaniel recumbent on a sofa.

5 ) “Can You Eat It”, a lithograph Christmas card of a pair of Cocker Spaniels design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for for “Samuel A. C. Todd”
“Can You Eat It”, a Christmas card of a pair of Cocker Spaniels seated by the Christmas Tree with a Father Christmas, designed by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for “Samuel A. C. Todd Ltd” of 26 Bothwell St., Glasgow. Titled “Can You Eat It”. Inside inscribed in ink “John, To all the household and overflow”. English circa, 1950.

6 ) A Cocker Spaniel miniature pencil drawing by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
A miniature in pencil on buff paper of a head study of a Cocker Spaniel by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). The design sketch for the artist 1956 Christmas Card. Signed bottom right "C Ambler". In the margin “XMAS 1956”. To the reverse in biro “Here’s to 1957! John”.English, 1956

7 ) “Peregrine”, Cocker Spaniel, photogravure by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943)
"Hither And Thither Moves, And Checks, And Slays”, a photogravure by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943) of the liver Cocker Spaniel “Peregrine” owned by the Countess of Lonsdale. Signed in pencil, bottom left, “Maud Earl”. Lettered top right “Published on December 1st, 1913, by The Berlin Photographic Company Berlin – London W 149 New Bond Street – New York 305 Madison Avenue”. From the "Whose Dog Art Thou?" portfolio of nine photogravures with quotations from Omar Khayyam and an introduction by Samuel Levy Bensusan. Published the same year, 1913. English, 1913.

8 ) “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

9 ) “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.

10 ) An Austrian polychrome terracotta tobacco pot / pot à tabac of a Cocker Spaniel by Bruder Bloch (les fréres Bloch)
A circa 1900 polychrome terracotta tobacco pot / jar / pot à tabac in the form of a black and white seated Cocker Spaniel, by Bruder Bloch (les fréres Bloch). Marked to the base lettered and numbered “BB 52”. Bruder Bloch Austrian, circa 1900. Bruder Bloch company was specialized, from 1870 to 1910, in the production of decorative vases, tobacco jars or smoking services. The production ended in 1914 with the purchase of its production equipment by Meissen.

11 ) Cocker Spaniel with pheasant by Léon Danchin (French 1887-1939)
An etching of a seated Cocker Spaniel with hen pheasant by Léon Danchin (French, 1887-1939). Limited edition pencilled bottom left “285 • 500” Signed in pencil bottom right “Leon Danchin”. Lettered top left "Copyright 1932 by "La Gravure Française" 41 rue St.George Paris". To the reverse gallery label: “The Keyser Galler at Farlow’s 4 Royal Opera Parade, Pall Mall, Stock No. K0050. Cocker Spaniel & Hen Pheasant.Leon Danchin”. French, circa 1932.

12 ) A 9 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal pendant of a Cocker Spaniel by Ernest.M. Pradier (English 1881-1967)
A mid 20th century 9 carat gold reverse intaglio square mother of pearl backed crystal of a Cocker Spaniel pendant by Ernest.M. Pradier (English 1881-1967). Privately commissioned from Pradier as the ‘crystal’ 15th wedding anniversary present from Reginald Arthur Nelsey to his wife Flora Lilian Nelsey (nee Seymour) in 1948. The Pradier family originated in Belgium and were perhaps the most skilled exponents of this art supplying fashionable jewellery across the world. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. English, 1948.

13 ) A Cocker Spaniel, miniature in watercolour by Mrs Ellen Sylvia Shaw (English, 1868-1947)
A miniature in watercolour on ivory of head and shoulder study of a Cocker Spaniel by Mrs Ellen Sylvia Shaw (English, 1868-1947). Signed bottom right “E S Shaw”. In gilt frame. English, circa 1937.

14 ) A pastel of “Shelia” a Cocker Spaniel by Morgan Dennis (American, 1892-1960)
A pastel on buff paper of “Shelia” a seated Cocker Spaniel by Morgan Dennis (American, 1892-1960). Titled bottom left “SHEILA” and signed bottom right “Morgan Dennis”. American, circa 1930.

15 ) A pastel of “Danny” a Cocker Spaniel by Morgan Dennis (American, 1892-1960)
A pastel on buff paper of “Danny” a seated Cocker Spaniel looking adorably at his master (Edward Harriman) by Morgan Dennis (American, 1892-1960). Titled bottom left “Danny” and bottom right “Morgan Dennis”. American, circa 1930.

16 ) A mid 20th century silver set marcasite Cocker Spaniel brooch
A mid 20th century silver set marcasite brooch of a standing Cocker Spaniel. Assayed Birmingham 1951, and stamped “N.Bs”, probably Neal Brothers of Birmingham. English, 1951.

17 ) An early 20th century silver Cocker Spaniel brooch
An early 20th century silver bar brooch of a standing Cocker Spaniel. The reverse stamped 'STERLING', and maker's mark. English, circa 1915.

18 ) Cocker Spaniel drawing by Morgan Dennis (American, 1892-1960)
A charcoal and chalk drawing of a standing Cocker Spaniel by Morgan Dennis (American, 1892-1960). Signed bottom right “MORGAN DENNIS”.

19 ) Gouache of a Cocker Spaniel by Jean-Marie Rivet
A gouache on board of a Cocker Spaniel standing in a field. Signed bottom right “J Rivet”. The reverse bears the gallery mark of “Emmanuel Aljancic Artisan Encadreur 27 Bis Rue Neuve, 91190 GIF / YVETTE Tel 69 28 00 86”

20 ) Cocker Spaniel tie rack by the Syracuse Ornamental Company (Syroco Wood)
A Cocker Spaniel tie rack by the Syracuse Ornamental Company (Syroco Wood), an American manufacturing company based in Syracuse, New York, best known for their moulded wood-pulp products that resembled hand-carving. American circa 1940

21 ) Cocker Spaniel drawing by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935)
A rare graphite and watercolour with white heightening of Cocker Spaniel in begging pose by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (English, 1870-1935). Signed bottom left "Cecil Aldin". A preparatory drawing for a published work or periodical such as The Illustrated London News or The Sketch for whom Aldin illustrated. Note the artist's purposely placed watercolour blob, as the artist's aid on which to focus the dog's gaze. This Cocker Spaniel in light-hearted humorous pose was clearly modelled / inspired by Aldin's Sealyham Terrier neighbour, "Slickerson", when the artist was living in Reading. Aldin famously remarked that "Slickerson" spent most of his upright and begging by the front door until he was let in.

22 ) Miniature on ivorine of a seated Cocker Spaniel by Michael Weirs.
Miniature painted on ivorine of a red roan seated Cocker Spaniel in grass landscape, by Michael Weirs. In original gilt frame behind convex glass. Signed bottom right, "Weirs Min’s". English, circa 1920.

23 ) Cocker Spaniel drawing by Katherine C Brown (English 1930’s -1960’s)
Pen, ink & watercolour of "Diane" a Coker Spaniel by Katherine C Brown (English fl1930’s -1960’s). Signed “K C Brown” & dated "1942".

24 ) Pastel of a pair of Cocker Spaniels by Mabel Gear (English, 1898-1987)

25 ) Cocker Spaniel onyx and diamond brooch.
Standing Cocker Spaniel carved in onyx. With platinum mille-grain set rose cut diamond collar. The eyes worked in polished cabochon onyx. Austrian, late 1920s. Possibly retailed by Koch, Vienna's most famous jeweller and jeweller to the Hapsburgs.

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