51 ) 19th century, French, Persian influence, elephant earthen ware / faïence jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie Théodore Deck
A rare and important, 19th century, ovoid, Persian influence, finely enamelled elephant head handles jardinière / ‘cache-pot’ with geometric, lambrequin and floral decoration by Théodore Deck for Jules Viellard & Cie of Bordeaux. French, circa 1880. A variant of this jardinière model is illustrated in Jacqueline du Pasquier 2015 book "Vieillard & Cie, Histoire de la faïencerie fine de Bordeaux", plate 51, page 77.

52 ) A circa 1870 Majolica Maltese Terrier box by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893)
A Majolica box with a Maltese Terrier recumbent upon a cobalt blue tasselled cushion by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893). English, circa 1870.

53 ) Rare Minton Majolica Japanese aesthetic movement, elephant vase, with elephant handles, circa 1890.
A rare Minton Majolica, Japanese inspired aesthetic movement vase, with elephant head handles. The body of the vase with Japanese enthused fan and bamboo decoration and Persian geometric detail to the shoulder, all in gilt and silver against cobalt background. English, circa 1890.

54 ) 19th century, Rhyton, fox head bronze vase by Maison F Barbedienne (French, 1810 – 1892) for Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821-1888)
A 19th century, Rhyton, fox head bronze vase with the foundry mark of Maison Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 – 1892) for Louis-Constant Sévin (French, 1821-1888) with the foundry mark of Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 – 1892). It is from 1862 and there is a silvered bronze version in the Orsay Museum, Paris, that same year the model was exhibited World’s Fair.

55 ) Very unusual 19th century French cast iron boar vase after Claude Ballin (Paris 1615-1678) enamelled to imitate porphyry and marble
A very unusual 19th century French cast iron boar handled vase, enamelled to imitate porphyry and marble, after Claude Ballin (Paris, 1615-1678), Louis XIV’S goldsmith. The handles cast with Janus heads and boars' masks, the sides with shells, Greek key and oak leaf decoration, on waisted fluted stems and square platform bases.

56 ) A pair of bronze doré hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes of partridge, pheasants, Setter / hounds attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864)
A very fine pair of bronze doré hunting / chasse, tazza / coupes attributable to Christophe Fratin (French, 1800-1864), depicting partridge, pheasants amongst foliage, the stems decorated with three Setter / hound heads, both on octagonal marble bases. The handles in the form of tree branches. French, circa 1840.

57 ) Circular reverse intaglio crystal Pug box
A circular box centred with a large finely carved, beautifully three dimensional reverse intaglio crystal of a Pug. The dog wears an elaborate studded collar with three silver bells. English, circa 1880

58 ) Oil on canvas of a pair of Italian Greyhounds by François Gabriel Guillaume Lepaulle (French, 1804-1886)
Oil on canvas of a pair standing Italian Greyhounds by François Gabriel Guillaume Lepaulle (French, 1804-1886). Signed bottom right in red paint “G Lepaulle”. French, circa 1850 Lépaulle schooled at the prestigious l’École des Beaux-Arts, exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1824 onwards, and the Universal Exhibition of 1855, then today his work can be seen in museums in Paris, Versailles, Victoria Museum in London and The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA.

59 ) Pair of 18 carat gold reverse intaglio Greyhound crystal cufflinks
A pair of 18 carat gold mother of pearl backed reverse intaglio Greyhound crystal cufflinks. Each cufflink carved with a different image of the Greyhound in coursing motion. The idea clearly derived from Eadweard Muybridge’s study of the Greyhound’s gait, conducted as part of his very famous study of various animals in motion, ca. 1878–1879. Muybridge’s work changed how artists painted the likes of Greyhounds and horses in motion. Very unusual crystals, clearly commissioned by a very proud owner. Marked to the bar and ring “18ct”, with further indecipherable poinçon marks. Complete with original gilt tooled leather box. French, circa 1885

60 ) Kings Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel enamel gold stick pin by William Essex (English, 1784-1869)
Kings Charles Cavalier Tricolor Spaniel enamel gold stick pin by William Essex (English, 1784-1869). Circa 1860 and after Queen Victoria's painting of Dash, her favourite Spaniel, by Sir Edwin Landseer "The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex. The enamel set into a rope design setting. Signed to the reverse and dated “W. ESSEX.186?”. English circa 1860.

61 ) A 19th century boar oval tureen by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893)
A mid-19th century Majolica oval boar’s head tureen by George Jones (English, c.1823-1893). With boar’s head knop, oval panels depicting a boar being attacked by hounds and stag head mounted handles, with all over oak leaf and acorn design. Marked to base with impressed mark and painted number. English, circa 1870.

62 ) A rare 19th, French, bronze and ormolu stag and boar “La Chasse” chenets / fire dogs / andirons.inspired by designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755).
A rare 19th, French, bronze ormolu stag and boar “La Chasse” chenets / fire dogs / andirons. A pair of stags stand tall beneath oak branches. A central boar’s head sits wit a gun within a French horn, surrounded by oakleaf decoration. Signed “CH”. French, circa 1870.

63 ) A French, 19th century, Napoleon III, bronze presse-papier King Charles Cavalier Spaniel on a marble base
A French, 19th century, Napoleon III (1808-1873), presse-papier of a delightful King Charles Cavalier Spaniel curled comfortable asleep on a tasselled cushion. French, circa 1840.

64 ) A hexagonal hunting / La Chasse bronze charger / plate of Pointer and Setter retailed by James Muirhead and Son
A hexagonal bronze of Pointer and Setter in tree planted landscape pointing setting Partridge, hiding in wheat, retailed by James Muirhead and Son of Glasgow. The image inspired Pierre-Jules Mne, The Partridge Hunt / Chasse la perdrix. Stamped to the reverse JAS. MUIRHEAD & SONS GLASGOW. Muirhead were known to have a Paris agent to source and purchase the very best art coming to the market. In fact they some objects were marked Jas. Muirhead & Sons Paris. French, circa 1880.

65 ) Girl with Löwchen / Little Lion Dog by Wilhelm Richter (Austrian, 1824-1892)
An oil on canvas of a young girl seated with her pampered Löwchen / Little Lion Dog by Wilhelm Richter (Austrian, 1824-1892). Signed and dated “Richter 1873”. Austrian 1873.

66 ) A very rare pair of 19th century, French, bronze King Charles Cavalier Spaniel chenets / fire dogs / andirons
A very rare pair of 19th century, French, cast iron chenets / fire dogs / andirons of seated Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. French, circa 1870.

67 ) A 19th century diamond four-in-hand / coaching / carriage brooch
An extremely fine worked and well detailed 19th century silver set gold backed diamond four-in-hand /coaching / carriage. The carriage with two movable wheels, features gold detail including seats and shutters. English, circa 1890.

68 ) A mid-19th century bronze Cairn Terrier Presse-papier for Maison Alphonse Giroux
A bronze Presse-papier of a Cairn Terrier lying on its back for Maison Alphonse Giroux. The dog with glass inlaid eyes. Marked to the base “MAISON ALPH GIROUX PARIS”. French, circa 1860.

69 ) A 19th century watercolour of a Welsh Springer Spaniel and black partridge by Charles Edward Britan Snr (English, 1837-1888)
A watercolour on paper of a Welsh Springer Spaniel standing next to a black partridge, possibly on Exmoor, by Charles Edward Britan (English, 1837-1888). Signed bottom right “C.E Brittan”. English, circa 1870

70 ) "Bubbley" Oil of a Bichon by Horatio Henry Couldery (English, 1832 - 1893)
An oil on canvas of a seated Bichon by Horatio Henry Couldery (English, 1832 - 1893). Titled "Bubbley" on the frame and monogrammed bottom left 'HC', on the canvas. English, circa 1875.

71 ) French Bulldog oil by Nicolas Stanislas-Auguste Vimar (French, 1851-1916)
An oil on canvas of a white French Bulldog proudly seated on a cane chair hung with a coat by Nicolas Stanislas-Auguste Vimar (French, 1851-1916). Signed and dated bottom left "A Vimar". This Bulldog appears in another work by the artist which today can be seen in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Marseille, and is illustrated in "Le Peintre et L'Animal en France au XIXème Siècle" by Elisabeth Hardouin-Fugier, Les Editions de L'Amateur, 2001. French, circa 1900.

72 ) “Say Good Night!” Groupil & Co photogravure of Princess Margaret and Prince Arthur as Princess and Prince of Connaught, published by B. Brooks & Sons after Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845-1894)
“Say Good Night!” a rare signed artist proof, Groupil & Co photogravure of Princess Margaret and Prince Arthur as Princess and Prince of Connaught, published by B. Brooks & Sons, after Charles Burton Barber (English, 1845-1894). The Princess, to the left, pictured standing holding a doll in right hand, with left hand extended towards her brother, Prince Arthur who pets a one of the Queen Victoria’s Collies. With a Terrier to the right and a toy horse on wheels to the left, within the Queen’s sitting-room. Signed bottom left “Burton Barber”. Lettered “London Published June 1st 1886 by B. Brooks & Sons, 171 Strand”. English 186

73 ) Gold mounted enamel stick pin of a champion Greyhound by James (John) William Bailey (English, 1831-1914)
A gold mounted enamel stick pin of a head study of a champion Greyhound by James (John) William Bailey (English, 1831-1914). Signed to the reverse “J.W.Bailey”. English, circa 1890.

74 ) An oil of girl holding Bichon by Miss H Reinagle (English, fl1826-1862) after Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)
An oil on panel of girl holding Bichon by Miss H Reinagle (English, fl1826-1862) after Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792). Signed bottom left “H Reinagle”. English, circa 1870.

75 ) 19th century oil of Hackney Carriage horses by Albert Clark (English, 1843 – 1892)
A 19th century oil on canvas of a pair of harnessed Hackney Carriage horses and terrier within a stable yard Albert Clark (English, 1843 – 1892). The horse wearing bridle, collar,saddle, bellyband all highly decorated with gilt fittings. Signed, in red, bottom left. English, circa 1860. Albert Clark was regularly commissioned to produce paintings of race horses, shire horse and such carriage horses. As a London equestrian and local to the Islington Agricultural Hall, Albert Clark also had the accolade of producing portraits for the Islington Horse Show prize winners.

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