1 ) An oil of a dapple grey horse and Pugs by Julius von Blaas (Italian / Austrian 1845–1923)
An oil of a head of a dapple grey horse inquisitive with a pair of fawn Pugs by Julius von Blaas (Italian / Austrian 1845–1923). Signed and dated top left “Julius von Blaas 1884”. The reverse bears gallery label for Colin Stodgell Fine Art , 2B Pavor Road Torquay. A similar composition by von Blaas was sold at Bonhams New York “Dogs In Show And Field” 17th February 2016, lot 154.

2 ) 19th century Chow Chow watercolour by Frances C Fairman (English, 1836-1923)
Head and shoulders study of a Chow Chow by Frances C Fairman (English, 1836-1923). Signed and dated bottom left "F. C. Fairman 1893". English, 1893.

3 ) A 19th century cast iron and brass boar fireplace fender
A 19th century polished cast iron adjustable fireplace fender. Each end mounted with seated boar. The boars modelled on “Il Porcellino” the famous boar in the bronze fountain in Florence. The frieze with a pierced and scrolled cast decoration, and applied with brass of vine and grapes, and a central motif of oak leaves. French, circa 1880.

4 ) A pair of 19th century French, ormolu and cut glass ram’s head, 'Ryhton' form cornucopia vases
A pair of 19th century French, ormolu and cut glass ram’s head, 'Ryhton' form cornucopia vases. Each vase with hexagon cut glass issuing from a ormolu ram's head, on a white marble rectangular base. French circa 1850.

5 ) Late 19th century Belle Époque diamond, ruby enamel, platinum set Japanese Chin brooch
An unusual late 19th century Belle Époque diamond platinum set Japanese Chin brooch. The eyes set with cabochon cut rubies and coral tongue. Marked to the reverse and to the pin. French, circa 1900.

6 ) A 19th century Victorian easel back silver photograph frame depicting a seated Jack Russell / Smooth-haired Fox Terrier
A 19th century Victorian oak easel back silver rectangular photograph / picture frame depicting a seated Jack Russell watches three birds at his feeding bowl, in the Art Nouveau style. Houses in the background. Bears silver registration mark bottom right “Rᴰ 44849”, a British Registry Design for 1886. English, circa 1886.

7 ) An early 20th Century easel back silver photograph frame depicting huntsman and running hounds
An early 20th Century Edwardian oak easel back silver rectangular photograph / picture frame depicting huntsman jumping fence following three running hounds. Bevelled glass. English, circa 1900.

8 ) A 19th century gold, diamond and demantoid coaching / carriage brooch
A very finely worked and well detailed 19th century gold, platinum and 43 old cut matching diamond and 46 demantiod garnet brooch in the form of a Royal Mail four-in-hand coaching / carriage brooch. The carriage with two movable wheels, and gold detail including, seats, shutters, and swingle tree. English circa 1890.

9 ) Oil of a fluffle of rabbits in woodland setting by William Luker jnr., RBA (English, 1867 - 1951).
An oil on canvas of a fluffle of rabbits, mother and bunnies, by their burrow in woodland setting by William Luker jnr., RBA (English, 1867 - 1951). Signed and dated bottom left “w Luker, 1887”. English, 1887.

10 ) Oil, Maltese & lady by Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens (Belgium, 1823-1906)
An oil on panel of an elegant young lady who sits adoringly with her pampered Maltese by Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens (Belgium, 1823-1906). Pictures adorn the wall behind, perhaps suggesting the this was painted in the artist’s studio. One is perhaps on of the artist’s landscapes. Signed and dated bottom left “Stevens ‘95”. Belgium, 1895.

11 ) Horse head etching after Heywood Hardy ARWS, RP, RE, RWA (English, 1842-1933)
An artist's proof of a head study of a harnessed horse after Heywood Hardy ARWS, RP, RE, RWA (1842-1933). Signed, in the margin, bottom left. English, circa 1900.

12 ) Scottish Deerhound etching by Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (English, 1862 - 1942)
An etching of a head study of a Scottish Deerhound by Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (English, 1862 - 1942). Signed, bottom left, in pencil “Herbert Dicksee”. To the reverse gallery label for "Robert Dunthorne, The Rembrandt Gallery, Liverpool" and exhibition date for 1895. Robert Dunthorne was a London print dealer and publisher. Dunthorne was the official publisher to the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engavers. He had premises at 5-6 Vigo Street in London. In 1894 he opened the Rembrandt Gallery. English, 1895.

13 ) Watercolour of Mallards / ducks in flight by Thomas Blinks (English, 1860-1912)
A watercolour on buff paper of three Mallards / ducks and drake in flight by Thomas Blinks (English, 1860-1912). Signed bottom left “T Blinks”. English, circa 1890.

14 ) A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch.
A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch, unusually depicting the carriage head on. In original sculptured box bearing jewellers label “S Kohn & Co. Princess, St. North, Dunedin, Watchmakers, Gold & Silversmiths”. Kohn & Co, were jewellers in Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, run by Mr Siegfried Kohn. New Zealand / English, circa 1880.

15 ) A Poodle / Bichon pastel by Frédérique Émilie O'Connell (German, 1823 – 1885)
A superbly detailed pastel of a Poodle / Bichon seated on a velvet cushion in a richly furnished interior by Frédérique Émilie O'Connell (German, 1823 – 1885). German, circa 1870.

16 ) An oil of a group of King Charles Cavaliers and English Toys by Samuel Bough R.S.A. (Scottish, 1822-1878)
A late 19th century oil of a group of eight King Charles Cavaliers and English Toys recumbent by an open fireplace by Samuel Bough R.S.A. (Scottish, 1822-1878). Scottish, circa 1860.

17 ) “Grace before meat” Norfolk Terrier oil by Ernest Crofts R.A. (English, 1847-1911)
A Victoria humorist / conversational oil on canvas of a Norfolk type terrier about to eat by Ernest Crofts R.A. (English, 1847-1911). Titled to the reverse “Grace before meat”.

18 ) A dog headed iron horse fastening ring
A rare iron horse fastening ring (anneau d’attache murale de chevaux en fer), in the form of a hunting dog. French, circa 1900.

19 ) “Anxious Moments”, oil of a terrier by a cowering rabbit by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873)
“Anxious Moments”, an oil of a seated terrier besides a cowering rabbit by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). Thomas Hyde Hills, of 45, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square published on the 10th November 1884, a mixed method engraving on chine collé by John Cother Webb (English 1855-1927) of Landseer’s oil. It would appear that this engraving was not made publically available, as annotated in pencil on the recto 'Private Plate / from a Picture painted / by Sir Edwin Landseer / this proof presented to Mrs Woodin[?] / by Thos Mackenzie'. This engraving is in the collection of the British Museum. Titled on the frame “Anxious Moments”. The reverse bears the Christies stamp, ‘XMS 93’. English, circa 1865.

20 ) An oil of three Spaniels setting a pheasant by George Armfield Smith (English, 1808 - 1893).
An oil on canvas of three Spaniels in lakeside wooded landscape setting a cock pheasant by George Armfield Smith (English, 1808 – 1893). Signed bottom right “George Armfield”. English, circa 1850.

21 ) A fine quality boars head inkwell by Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864)
A fine quality boars head inkwell by Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864), complete with original bronze well. French, circa 1850.

22 ) Micromosaic / Micro-Mosaic / Micro Mosaic plaque of a Lowchen
Micromosaic plaque of a Lowchen A rectangular micromosic set in black vitreous paste of a recumbent pampered Lowchen / Pomeranian resting upon a rich red velvet tasselled cushion. Possibly from the works shops at 134 Via del Babuino, Rome of Luigi Cavaliere Moglia, (1813ca - 1878). A rare subject matter for a mosaic. Italian, circa 1850

23 ) Cairn Terrier oil by Alexander Forbes ARSA (Scottish, 1802 -1839)
An oil on canvas of a head study of a Cairn Terrier by Alexander Forbes ARSA (Scottish, 1802 -1839). Signed bottom left “A Forbes” and dated 1833. The dog wears a linked nickel silver collar bearing the owners’s name “J Gunthrie Esq of Grange”.Alexander Forbes was known as ‘Edwin Landseer of the North’. Scottish 1833.

24 ) "In The Warren", English terriers pencil drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1824
"In The Warren", English terriers pencil drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1824. The drawing is illustrated, as a woodblock, ‘Fig.89’ page 132 in “The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer” by W. Comos Monkhouse titled “In The Warren (1824)”. The author refers to the dogs as ‘English terriers’. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, 1824. Provenance: - C W Mansel Lewis - "The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer RA” by W Cosmo Monkhouse, published in 1879 which was "illustrated by 44 steel engravings and about 200 woodcuts". - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

25 ) "Dogs at Bay", English terriers pencil and chalk drawing by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1828
"Dogs at Bay”, a pencil drawing of two English playing with a hedgehog by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) from 1824. The drawing is illustrated, as a woodblock, ‘Plate XXXII’ in “The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer” by W. Comos Monkhouse titled “Dogs at Bay”. The author refers to the dogs as ‘English terriers’. Possibly a study for “Jocko” a terrier and hedgehog commissioned for Lieut-Col Peers William, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1828. The reverse bears label for Watling Street Galleries. English, 1828 Provenance: - Charles William Mansel Lewis - "The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer RA” by W Cosmo Monkhouse, published in 1879 which was "illustrated by 44 steel engravings and about 200 woodcuts". - Watling Street Galleries, 116 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire

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