76 ) A 19th century bronze wall plaque Scottish Deerhound head.
A 19th century bronze wall plaque of a Scottish Deerhound’s head. The dog’s collar inscribed “ERIC”.

77 ) “Dogs of the Imperial Palace”, a 19th century Chinese watercolour of four Pekingese amongst peonies and rocks.
A 19th century Chinese watercolour of four Pekingese playing amongst peonies and rocks. An earlier, Ch’ien Period (1736-1796), can be seen in the collection of the British Museum.

78 ) Mezzotint of a Foxhound “The Kennel” by Samuel William Reynolds (English, 1773 - 1835) after James Ward R.A. (English, 1769-1859)
A mezzotint with hand colouring of the Foxhound “Kennel of the right Honourable Adolphus v.d. Luhe Great Master of the huntsmen in the Service of the Duke of Mecklenburg Suerin" by Samuel William Reynolds (English, 1773 - 1835) after George Morland (English, 1769-1859) published 20th April by Reynolds then of No.6. Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane, London.

79 ) Mezzotint of a “Pointer Bitch and Puppies” by Samuel William Reynolds (English, 1773 - 1835) after James Ward R.A. (English, 1769-1859).
A mezzotint with hand colouring of a “Pointer Bitch and Puppies” by Samuel William Reynolds (English, 1773 - 1835) after James Ward R.A. (English, 1769-1859) published 1st March 1799 by S Morgan of 22 Margaret Street Cavendish Square, London.

80 ) Tondo ivory miniature in watercolour of a Cat and Japanese Chin by Julie Felicie Wain
Tondo ivory miniature in watercolour of a pampered Cat and Japanese Chin by Julie Felicie Wain (English, 1840-1910). English, circa 1890.

81 ) Victorian Silver pendant rattle of a Poodle
A Victorian Silver pendant baby’s rattle of a seated Poodle. Assayed

82 ) Chinese courtesan of the Imperial Court reverse glass painting of courtesan of with a Pekingese
Reverse glass ‘export’ painting of a Chinese courtesan of the Imperial Court holding a Pekingese. Pekingese were Palace dogs for the sole enjoyment and preserve of the Emperor, and with his blessing, his family members, his wives, concubines and favoured eunuchs. For the strictest seclusion of the Court, their removal from the Palace precincts was strictly forbidden. Reverse glass paintings were the preserve of Imperial patronage, but also exported and keenly sought for English country house collections in the 18th century.

83 ) Dogs attributable to Bernard de Gempt (Dutch, 1826 – 1846)
An oil on canvas of pampered pets, terriers and cats, the dogs wearing silk bows or expensive collars. All seated in a plush interior with finely carved furniture and rich textiles. A Bichon is recumbent on a velvet covered stool, before distant classical landscape.

84 ) Yorkshire Terrier oil by Léon Olivié (French, 1833-1901)
An oil on canvas of a recumbent Yorkshire Terrier by Léon Olivié (French, 1833-1901). Signed bottom left “Léon Olivié”.

85 ) Oil on panel of a Yorkshire Terrier
Oil on panel of a seated Yorkshire Terrier. Signed and dated bottom right “ams 51”.

86 ) 19th century Setter copper weathervane in the manner of Washburn & Co NYC
A late 19th century Setter copper bodied weathervane in the manner of Washburn & Co NYC. See "The Art of the Weathervane" by Steve Miller page 56.

87 ) Oil of the Donnybrook Fair by Richard Barrett Davis (English, 1782-1854)
Oil on canvas of the famous Donnybrook Fair, near Dublin by Richard Barrett Davis (English, 1782-1854). The reverse bears the label “Vicars Brothers Fine Art Dealers Printsellers and Publishers 12 Old Bond Street, London WI” and written in ink “Oil Painting, Donnybrook Fair R. B Davis”. The historic Donnybrook Fair was founded in 1204 by a royal charter of King John. Held in late August to mid-September, the fair became one of Ireland's principal markets. Today's dictionaries define donnybrook as a free-for-all or brawl owing to the "rough merriment" for which the fair came to be known. The fair was abolished in 1868. Provenance: Vicar Brothers, London Christie's New York, Important British and American Sporting Paintings, 8th June, 1984

88 ) The Pekingese “ ” by Miss Dorothy S Hallet (English, fl 1913-1934).
Pastel on buff paper of a head study of the Pekingese “ ” by Miss Dorothy S Hallet (English, fl 1913-1934). Signed, bottom right “Dorothy S Hallet” and titled bottom left “ “. The Pekingese breed was on of the artist’s most favourite, and one in which Dorothy Hallett excelled.

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90 ) Coloured lithograph of a Brittany Spaniel by Jean-Marie Rivet (French, 20th century)
A coloured lithograph on BFK Rivs printmaking paper of a head study of a Brittany Spaniel by Jean-Marie Rivet. Published by G. Hautecoeur, 172 rue de Rival, Paris. Signed in pencil bottom right “J Rivet”. Titled in the bottom margin “Epagneul Breton” and stamped to the reverse “EDITIONS HAUTECOUES PARIS 1ST”. The paper bears watermark “B F K RIVS FRANCE”. French.

91 ) Coaching on the Champs-Élysées, Paris oil by Louis Vernanchet (French, 19th)
An oil on panel of a coaching scene of a four-in-hand carriage and outriders on a tree lined Champs-Élysées, Paris with the Étoile in the distance by Louis Vernanchet (French 19th). Signed bottom right “L Vernanchet”. French, 1890 Louis Vernanchet artist and sport balloonist is know for his painting of a thoroughbred of l'Empereur Napoléon III.

92 ) A circa 1930's pen and ink humorous canine dog / Pointer hunting cartoon drawing by Vincenzo (Vincent) Maria Zito (European/American 1900-1966)
A circa 1930's pen and ink humorous canine dog / Pointer hunting cartoon drawing by Vincenzo (Vincent) Maria Zito (European/American 1900-1966). The caption reading "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" then changed to "Some Point". Signed bottom right "Zito". Zito was famous for his 1937 publication of cartoons "Dogs", published by Chesterfield Publication of New York.

93 ) A rare and fine French early 20th century white oak carved Setter fireplace / chimneypiece / mantelpiece
A rare and fine early French 20th century white oak carved Setter fireplace. The jambs are carved with large Setter heads, above a carved and painted garland of flowers, and the frieze is a carved and painted leaf and berry decoration. Very rare clearly made for a hunting lodge / chateau. French, circa 1910.

94 ) Oil on canvas of the celebrated Greyhound"Honeywood" by James Armstrong (English, 19th Century)
An oil on canvas of the celebrated Greyhound "Honeywood" standing in a landscape by James Armstrong (English, 19th Century). Titled "Honeywood 1880” and signed bottom left “James Armstrong Gretna Green Carlisle”. Honeywell owned by Mr R B Carruthers won the Waterloo Cup in 1880. English, circa 1885. The Waterloo Cup The Waterloo Cup was the biggest annual hare coursing event in the United Kingdom and was often referred to by its supporters as the blue riband event of the coursing year. Run as a knock-out tournament between sixty four coursing greyhounds from Great Britain and Ireland, the three day event was run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, from 1836 to 2005 and used to attract tens of thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches.

95 ) A late 19th century ebony and ivory Poodle cane / walking stick
A late 19th century cane / walking stick with a well carved ebony Poodle’s head mounted on an ivory and ebony shaft. Glass inlaid eyes. Circa 1890

96 ) Etching "eaux-fortes" of English Pointer dogs by Jean Herblet (1893-1985)
Etching "eaux-fortes" of head studies of two English Pointers by Jean Herblet, commercially known as Borris O'Klein,(1893-1985). Signed in pencil bottom right "Jean Herblet", and titled in the margin "2 t'tes Pointer A" (2 English Pointer heads). French, circa 1960.

97 ) An oval pencil study of a St Bernard, signed, English, circa 1850.
An oval pencil study of a head study of a St Bernard, follower of Sir Edwin Landseer RA, (English 1802-1873)signed, English, circa 1850.

98 ) An oil of a Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by Jane Dunn (English, b1953)
An oil of a standing Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by Jane Dunn (English, b1953). Signed bottom right �J Dunn�. English, circa 2015. Jane Dunn is a classical English artist who graduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art from the University of Hertfordshire in 1995, then studied in London at the Chelsea School of Art, City and Guilds London and in Florence at the studio of Sinora Simi.

99 ) An early 20th century 9 carat gold Pekingese brooch
A 9 carat brooch of a standing Pekingese. Marked “9ct”. English, circa 1915

100 ) Gouache and watercolour sketch of cattle / cows by a lakeside attributable to Thomas Sidney Cooper CVO RA (English, 1803 – 1902)
Gouache and watercolour sketch on buff paper of cattle / cows gathered by a lakeside attributable to Thomas Sidney Cooper CVO RA (English, 1803 – 1902)

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