1 ) Oil on canvas of a Griffon Bruxellois by D Gilpin
Oil on canvas of a Griffon Bruxellois by D Gilpin A head study of a Rough Red Griffon Bruxellois signed 'D Gilpin' and dated '1900' The reverse bears part label 'Lang & Gilders' most likely that of Lang & Co, Carvers and Gilders to Her Late Majesty the Queen Dowager. The Griffon Bruxellois Club was established in 1897 just a year after the breed was first exhibited at Crufts Dog Show 1896, making this one of the earliest representations of the breed in England. 'D Gilpin' is possibly Miss L D Gilpin-Brown of Elmley Lodge, Leamington active at this time.