1 ) Oil of a anthropomorphic hopeful Maltese by Charles van der Eycken (Belgian, 1809-1891)
An oil on panel anthropomorphic hopeful Maltese seated at the table before an empty plate and wine glass by Charles van der Eycken (Belgian, 1809-1891).

2 ) Watercolour & pencil by Frances C. Fairman (English, 1836-1923), of Queen Victoria’s Spitz / Pomeranian Turi

3 ) Very rare late 19th century mahogany chaise lounge dog / cat bed
A very rare late 19th century mahogany chaise lounge dog / cat bed, with elaborate scroll swan shaped back, carved rail, and fluted legs. English, circa 1880.

4 ) "The Morning Call" engraving Jack Russell / Smooth-haired Fox Terrier by William Callis Roffe (English, 1817 - c.1889), after Charles Burton Barber ROI (English, 1845 - 1894)
A before letters artist's proof mixed method engraving of Jack Russell / Smooth-haired Fox Terrier waking girl half-asleep beneath her eiderdown by William Callis Roffe (English, 1817 - c.1889), after Charles Burton Barber RO (English, 1845 -1894) painting of 1883. This was published on the 1st November 1883 by B Brooks & Sons 171 Strand. Bears blind seal bottom left "Artist London Proof". With remarque of a Bull Terrier head in the margin and pencil signature bottom right. The reverse bears label: "Arts & Craft Supplies Etchings R.B. Barker 29, Stonegate, York". The Lennox-Boyd database records a proof before letters example. A lettered example is in the collection of the British Museum. The work was later published 11th December 1913. in the "Journal of Education" "Picture Study " (III) by Mary E Cotting. Charles Burton Barber painting of this engraved work was sold at Christie's New York on 11th November 1998, for $365,500.

5 ) Sister Phoebe - Antique 19th Century Yorkie Terrier Dog Portrait in Carved Gilt Frame, 1880's

6 ) Watercolour of Poodle with cane by Charles Ferdinand de Condamy (1855 - 1913)
Watercolour of a seated brown Poodle in lion cut, with staghorn handle cane by the famous French canine artist Charles Ferdinand de Condamy (1855 - 1913). This is one from a series of Condamy's "Poodles with Canes". Possibly inspired by Mathieu Deroche (French, 1837-1918) circa 1885 photograph of the Prince of Wales’s Poodle.

7 ) A pair of bronze hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes of boar and Setter / hounds attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864)
A very fine pair of bronze hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864), depicting boar and Setter masks amongst vine and oak leaf and branch decoration. The handles in the form of tree branches. Inside the tazza / coupes ornamented with a bee. French, circa 1840

8 ) Oil on canvas of a seated Spitz by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943)
An oil on Windsor & Newton ‘Prepared Academy Board’ of a Pomeranian seated on a barley twist oak drawing room chair. Signed bottom right “Maud Earl”. Windsor & Newton label to the reverse.

9 ) An oil of a seated Yorkshire Terrier by Daniel Adolphe Robert Jones (Belgian, 1806-1874)
An oil of a Yorkshire Terrier seated on floorboards, by Daniel Adolphe Robert Jones (Belgian, 1806-1874). Signed bottom right “A R Jones” Belgium, circa 1850.

10 ) The Irish Terrier “Fire-flyer”, enamel stick pin by James William Bailey (English, 1831 – 1914)
A enamel stick pin of a head study of the Irish Terrier “Fire-flyer” by James William Bailey (English, 1831 – 1914). Titled, signed and dated to the reverse “Fire-flyer J. W. Bailey 1895. English, 1895.

11 ) A very fine, German, circa 1900 Setter bronze
A very fine and rare German bronze , circa 1900, of a setter at work. Note the unusual slip collar. Inscribed to the side of the base "Seinem scheidenden Kommandeur Herrn Oberst Hopfe, das Offiziercorps des 4. Magdeburg. Infanterie Regiments No. 67, 18.4.03 - 18.5.05". Clearly an appreciating gift to Kommandeur Hopfe, comanber of the 4th Magdeburg. Infantry Regiments No. 67, from 18.4.03 - 18.5.05. German circa 1900.

12 ) A superb mid-19h chalk drawing of three alert English Setters resting after work, William Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939)
A superb drawing in chalks on buff paper of three alert English Setters resting after work, attributable to William Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939). English, circa 1850. The Setters here are of a type often painted by William Woodhouse. The artist was known for his groups of Gordon, Red, and particularly English Setters.

13 ) A rare English, Regency, 19th century, King Charles Cavalier bronze sconce / candelabra
A rare English, Regency, 19th century, bronze sconces / candelabra with recumbent King Charles Cavalier beneath a sconce set on top of stylised scrolling flowers and leaves, on which hang cut-glass ‘icicle’ pendant drops. On white marble base. English, circa 1820.

14 ) A pair of Japanese, Meiji period, cloisonne elephant handled vases
A pair of Japanese, Meiji period, cloisonne elephant handled vases, decorated with stylised flowers against geometric scroll work. Japanese, circa 1885.

15 ) A very rare French, circa 1900, rose and elephant handled vase / jardinière by Alfred Broussillon (French, 1859-1922) for Limoges maker Jean Pouyat (French, 1835-1912)
A very rare French circa 1900 vase / jardinière by Alfred Broussillon (French, 1859-1922) for Limoges maker Jean Pouyat (French, 1835-1912). Profusely decorated with roses, gilt feet and gilt elephant head handles. Signed on the side “A Broussillon”. French, circa 1900.

16 ) An oil of a pair of carriage horses by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921)
An oil on an artist panel of a study of a pair of carriage / coaching horses dressed in their tackle by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921). Oval seal to revsee “TOILES & COULEURS …… E. SCH…. 17, Rue ….. PARIS. French, circa 1890.

17 ) An oil of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921)
An oil on an artist’s panel of a seated Staffordshire Bull Terrier wearing a large leather collar by Ernest Jean Delahaye (French, 1855-1921). The reverse inscribed with an indecipherable ink inscription, presumably the dog’s name, believed to be artist’s dog. French, circa 1880.

18 ) Pencil drawing of the Royal dogs "Hector, Nero, and Dash with the parrot, Lory" attributable to Thomas Landseer ARA (1795-1880) after Sir Edwin Landseer RA (English, 1802-1873)
An absolutely superb pencil drawing of the Royal dogs "Hector, Nero, and Dash with the parrot, Lory" attributable to Thomas Landseer ARA (1795-1880) after Sir Edwin Landseer RA (English, 1802-1873). This famous portrait of the Royal pets depicts the greyhound Nero, Hector, the Scottish deerhound, Dash the spaniel and Lory, the parrot seen cracking nuts, was painted by Landseer in 1838 for Queen Victoria. The Queen considered Landseer work as “the most beautiful thing imaginable”. It was later dubbed by the Queen as being 'too beautiful' (Journal, 4 May 1838). English, circa 1840.

19 ) A pair of English, early 19th, Pointer / Setter / hound, sconces / candelabra
A pair of English, early 19th century, bronze Pointer / Setter / hound sconces /candelabra, on rectangular bases. The dogs on a chamfered rectangular base stand beneath Rocco acanthus scroll work, and single sconces on which are hung cut glass ‘icicle’ drops. English, circa 1820.

20 ) Oil on canvas of Scottish Terrier puppies at play by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943)
An oil on canvas of a four Scottish Terrier puppies at play on steps by a stone pillar by Maud Earl (English, 1864-1943). Signed bottom right “Maud Earl”. English, circa 1900.

21 ) Graphite and chalk English Setter drawing by William Arnold Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939).
A very fine study in graphite and chalk on buff paper of three Setters closely grouped by William Arnold Woodhouse (English, 1857-1939). English, circa 1900.

22 ) Oil on canvas of a English Springer Spaniel by Benjamin Cam Norton (English, 1835-1900).
Oil on canvas of a recumbent English Springer Spaniel by Benjamin Cam Norton (English, 1835-1900). Signed and dated on a rock "B Cam Norton 1876".

23 ) An oil of a Pug wearing a clown’s collar attributable to Joseph Édouard Stevens (Belgium, 1816-1892)
An oil of a seated Pug wearing a clown’s / jester’s collar / ruff attributable to Joseph Édouard Stevens (Belgium, 1816-1892). Travelling circus anthromorphic entertainers was a popular theme for Joseph Stevens. Belgium, circa 1880.

24 ) 19th century Samoyed puppy watercolour by Frances C Fairman (English, 1836-1923)
A watecolour of four samoyed puppies on a straw covered barn floor by Frances C Fairman (English, 1836-1923). Signed and dated bottom left "F. C. Fairman 1896". The reverse bears label for “LANBERT … Picture Frame Manufacturer … 36 Albert Gate, Hyde Park, S.W.” English, 1896.

25 ) Mid-19th century oil on canvas of a Skye Terrier with ball by Robert Alexander, R.S.A, R.S.W (Scottish, 1840-1923)
Seated Skye Terrier with ball by Robert Alexander, R.S.A, R.S.W (Scottish, 1840-1923). Signed and dated bottom left "R Alexander 1875" 1840-1923). Scottish, 1875.

1) The William Walls RSA, RSW (Scottish, 1860-1942) Wire-haired Jack Russell finds a new home

2) "Sealyham Puppy" another Cecila Aldin miniature on display

3) Margaret Boden and Yorkshire Terrier find new home

4) Louis Comfort Tiffany and his Terrier "Funny" by Joaquin Sorolla (Spanish, 1863 - 1923) - See this at the Royal Academy of Arts "Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse" from 30 January to 20 April 2016

5) Enamel Jewellery by William Essex, W.B Ford and and James W Bailey

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