26 ) Tabby kitten print after Mabel Gear (English, 1898-1987)
A print of a seated tabby kitten after Mabel Gear (English, 1898-1987). English, circa 1940. The reverse bears gallery label “Frank Herring, 27 High West Street . Dorchester”

27 ) Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch
Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch. The cats body densely covered in old cat diamonds, and finely and deeply carved to the edges and tail. Gold backed and silver set. With gold whiskers, nose, old cut emerald eyes, the cat holds a � carat claw set Ceylon sapphire. The bar bears a French eagle's head assay mark. French, circa 1880

28 ) Cat pastel by M Joyce Davies (British, early to mid 20th century)
A pastel on buff paper of a sleeping cat M Joyce Davies (British, early to mid 20th century). Signed and dated bottom left “M Joyce Davies – 53 –“, and titled bottom right “Gracefield Sprite”. English 1953.

29 ) Gold and gem set cat brooch by Edmond-Henri Becker (French 1871-1971)
A superb 18 carat gold and gem brooch of three kittens framed in a garland of Baroque leaves peering upon an absconding mouse, sculptured by Edmond-Henri Becker (French 1871-1971). The cats eyes inlaid with Demantoid Garnets. The reverse equally carved and incised in great detail. The pin bears two assay marks one being the lion of Louis Aucoc (1850-1932). In 1908 he exhibited another gold sculptured brooch of three kittens at the prestigious 'Paris Salon'. Edmond-Henri Becker was commissioned by such famous firms as Louis Aucoc fils (1850-1932) and the prestigious house of Frederic Boucheron. See 'La Bijouterie Francaise au XIXe Siecle' by Henri Vever, page 904, for an item of jewellery by Louis Aucoc sculptured by Becker 1899.

30 ) A miniature of a tabby cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981)
A miniature on ivorine of 'Dignity' a recumbent tabby cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981). Dignity is believed to be one of the artist's cats. Monogrammed bottom right in a rectangular cartouche 'VNG'. To the reverse the remnants of an old exhibition label, and the ink inscription 'VIOLET N GARROD RIVERBANK, BATH ROAD, LYMINGTON, HANTS' and titled 'DIGNITY' and priced No 2 7.7

31 ) A miniature of a ginger and white tabby cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981)
A miniature on ivorine of a head and shoulders study of a ginger and white cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981). The cat is believed to be one of the artist's cats. Monogrammed bottom right in a rectangular cartouche 'VNG '.

32 ) Silver metal cat's head brooch
Large silvered metal cat's head mask.

33 ) Oil on canvas of cat and kittens by Edouard Paillet (French, 1859 - 1929)
Oil on canvas of recumbent tabby before a straw laid wicker basket with two kittens bearing label "a vendu" by Edouard Paillet (French, 1859 - 1929). Signed 'Paillet' French, circa 1890

34 ) Pen & ink of two Tabby Kittens by Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976)
Pen and ink on paper of two Tabby kittens at play, one with a cricket, by Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976).These kittens are most likely those that appear in the artist book "You Can Draw Cats", published in 1948, republished American, circa 1950, signed "Gladys Emerson Cook".

35 ) A "Christmas" Siamese Kitten by Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976)
A study on paper for "a merrie Christmas", of a Siamese kitten besides a candle lit tree. This two month old Siamese kitten appears in the artist book "You Can Draw Cats", published in 1948, republished 2006. Provenance "studio of Gladys Emerson Cook".

36 ) A rare pastel miniature by Lucy Dawson, (English, 1877 -1958) SOLD
A rare oval pastel miniature on paper of Lucy Dawson’s family black and white seated cat by Lucy Dawson, (English, 1877-1958). In gilt metal pendant frame. Provenance by family descent English 1920's

37 ) Needlepoint / needlework / textile / tapestry of a cat recumbent upon a cushion.
19th century cross stitch needlework / tapestry of a cat seated upon a plush embroidered tasseled cushion. Possibly Belgium, circa 1870

38 ) A 'Christmas' Siamese Kitten by Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976)
A study on paper for "a merrie Christmas", of a Siamese kitten besides a candle lit tree. This two month old Siamese kitten appears in the artist book "You Can Draw Cats", published in 1948, republished 2006. Provenance "studio of Gladys Emerson Cook"

39 ) Siamese Cat by Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976)
A pastel on paper of a Siamese Cat by Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976). Signed with copyright "Gladys Emerson Cook". This Siamese cat appears in the artist book "You Can Draw Cats", published in 1948, republished 2006. Provenance "studio of Gladys Emerson Cook"

40 ) Kittens by Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909)
Kittens, oil on panel by Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909)

41 ) Kittens playing with a picnic basket by Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909)
Kittens, oil on panel by Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909)

42 ) Kittens
Monogrammed pencil "DEW"

43 ) Pastel on paper Kittens signed "V.E.HOWARTH"
A Pastel on paper study of two tabby kittens V. E. Howarth (English) English, circa 1910

44 ) A Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch
A silver set Victorian diamond brooch of a cat, playing with a pearl ball, wearing a ruby collar and emerald eyes. English, circa 1880

45 ) Oil on walnut panel of eight kittens by Bessie Bamber SOLD
Oil on walnut panel of eight kittens by Bessie Bamber. Monogrammed lower right "BB". English, circa 1910. SOLD.

46 ) Kitten by Kurt Meyer Eberhardt (1895 - 1957).
Etching of a kitten lying and playing with a fly by Kurt Meyer Eberhardt (1895 - 1957). Signed in the margin in pencil "Eberhardt". German circa 1925.

47 ) Watercolour of a Siamese cat by Thomas Gordon Lindsay Gutteridge (English, 1923-1907)
Watercolour on paper of Poppy, a Siamese cat, a favourite subject of the author and artist Thomas Gordon Lindsay Gutteridge (English, 1923-1907) . Signed "Gutteridge '74". On the reverse mount signed "Lindsay Gutteridge". English 1974.

48 ) Cat miniature
Cat miniature on ivory by Felicity Cambell. To the reverse "No. 2. Peter James by Felicity Campbell Friars Hill Cottage Guestling Sussex." Exhibited at Royal Academy.

49 ) French Naive Cat SOLD

50 ) Cat Pendant
Cat pendant by Edmund Henri Becker SOLD

1) Antiques & Art at the Armory 2012

2) 8th Annual Palm Beach Jewellery, Art and Antique Show, West Palm Beach Febuary 18th-22nd 2011

3) The 'Book of Frogs' by 'Frances Fry'

4) ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. - ?A Bibliography of the Dog: Books Published in the English Language 1570-1965? by Jones, E. Gwynne, published by Publisher: The Library Association, London, 1971. Near perfect original red cloth-covered boards/white spine title, with pictorial gilt front board/original glassine dust-wrapper.

5) ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. - ?The Literature of British Dogs? by Clifford Lionel Barry Hubbard (1913-2000), privately published by the author at Ponterwyd, 1949. Perfect dustjacket, green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. This is a rare copy with a special inscription by the author,Clifford Hubbard.

6) "The Power of the Dog" by Maud Earl (1864-1943) - The Power of the Dog by Maud Earl (1864-1943)and Arthur Croxton Smith (1865-1950) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1911. This edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist? in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle This ?Edition de Luxe is limited to One Hundred copies signed by the Artist? in ink. The cover in leather with gilt titles and signature, printed on thick art-paper with 21 tipped-in colour plates after paintings by Maud Earl, each with script about the breeds by eminent dog writer Arthur Croxton Smith. The breed chapters include the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Foxhound, Bloodhound, Pointer, Greyhound, Welsh, Scottish, Boston, Bull, West Highland White, Fox, Sealyham Terriers, Pekingese, Miniature Bulldog, Chow, Griffon Bruxellois, Pomeranian, Springer Spaniel and Miniature Poodle.

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