76 ) “Les Deux amis” Briard and cat, enamel ceramic by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937)
A rare enamel ceramic recumbent Briard nurturing a cat by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937). Signed “Ch. Paillet”. The bronze version of this was cast by "Le Blanc Barbedienne et fils". A variant with puppies in know as “Maternité”. French, circa 1900

77 ) “Maternité” Briard and puppy bronze by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937)
“Maternité” a bronze of a recumbent Briard with her two playful puppies by Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937). Titled along the edge “MATERNITE”, then signed by the paw “Ch. Paillet” beneath “Medaille d'or”, and numbered “6550”. French, circa 1900.

78 ) An oil on panel of a Maltese / Bichon type, mother and puppies by Henriette Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821 - 1909)
An oil on a mahogany panel by Henriette Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821 - 1909), Maltese / Bichon type mother with three puppies gathered on a red cushion before a terracotta pelargonium (geranium) pot. Signed bottom right “Henriette Ronner”. The panel bears label “No 7 Reed” and the frame a label for “Picture Frame Maker Guilder and Mount Cutter George W Keep’ late Shepherd Bros. Engravings and Oil Paintings Cleaned and Restored on my own premise Market Place Nottingham”. This dog breed was a favourite of the artist’s and appears in many of her paintings, see for example, “Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909)” by Harry J. Kraaij. Dutch, circa 1850.

79 ) A French musical pepper grinder with silver boar and pheasant detail.
A rosewood French “chasse” musical pepper grinder with silver mountings, including a boar's head spout, pheasant finial, on lion mask head and feet. The base with a wind up music box. French circa 1900.

80 ) An oil of a Cairn Terrier seated on a table by Baron Von Alfred Erggelet (Austrian, d.1871)
An oil of a Cairn Terrier seated on a green silk covered table by Baron Von Alfred Erggelet (Austrian, d.1871) The well groomed dog waiting patiently besides his master’ top hat, gloves and stag handled cane. Signed, in red, bottom left "Baron Alfred Erggelet 1864".

81 ) 19th century, Barbet / Old English Sheepdog oil by Mlle Louise Coralie Ferey (French, 1814-1892)
A mid-19th century oil on canvas of three dogs, Barbet / Old English Sheepdogs, black Setter and terrier by Mlle Louise Coralie Ferey (French, 1814-1892). The dogs are set amongst ferns by water, with a Tortoiseshell butterfly at the recumbent terrier feet. Signed, in red, bottom left “Coralie Ferey”. French, circa 1862. Mlle. Louise Coralie Ferey exhibited at the Paris Salon.

82 ) Victorian reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand diamond and gold laurel leaf set crystal brooch
A stunning reverse intaglio coaching crystal brooch of a four-in-hand carriage / coaching on the road, followed by a rider. Mother of pearl backed and unusually set in a frame of berried laurel leaves, the symbol of victory, worked in 14 carat gold. The crystal possibly Belgium, circa 1900, the gold setting America, possibly a little later, marked “14KP”, 14 karat plumb gold, meaning exactly 14K, no more, no less. Belgium / American, circa 1900. The reverse also bears jewellers mark. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.

83 ) A very fine diamond platinum set pair of horse attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946)
A very fine diamond platinum set pair of horses, with ruby eyes attributable to Gustave Manz (German / American 1865-1946). Note the unusual twist to the gold pin. American, circa 1900.

84 ) A very fine mid-19th century, Victorian silver deer / stag salts by John Samuel Hunt, (English, 1785-1865)
A very fine set of silver stag salts by John Samuel Hunt (English, 1785-1865). The beautifully modelled stag is recumbent in a rocky outcrop between two gilt lined giant clam shells. Hunt was the renowned silversmith and nephew of the equally reputed silversmith Paul Storr. Assayed London, 1847, with Queen Victoria’ head certifying payment of duty, and bearing makers mark “JSH”. English, 1847S

85 ) 18 carat gold set Victorian oval reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand in the livery of Bugatti Yellow
A 18 carat gold set Victorian oval reverse intaglio carriage / coaching / four-in-hand with seven up passing a mile stone. The carriage in yellow and yellow wheels,the livery of Bugatti Yellow. The reverse stamped “18”. English, circa 1890.

86 ) Girl and Maltese by Henri-Pierre Picou (French, 1824-1895)
An oil on panel of a young girl in a white dress seated on a blue sofa playing bonbons and her begging Maltese, by Henri-Pierre Picou (French, 1824-1895). Signed and dated middle right “Henry.Picou 1872”. French 1872.

87 ) A Bichon by George Lafayette Clough (American, 1824-1901)
A Bichon type dog in blue ribbon recumbent on a rug between a table leg and jardinière. To the reverse signed and dated in large script “G. L. Clough 1871”. The painting was clearly inspired by the work of Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821 – 1909), whom the artist perhaps met on his travels to Europe in 1850 when he visited France, Germany, Holland and Italy. In 1871 he was painting urban scenes in Cleveland, Ohio, where he also worked as a photographic tinter. American 1871

88 ) Iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a boars head
An iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a boar’s head. Possibly from the Val Osne foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor.

89 ) Iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a Setter’s head
An iron French, 19th century ‘anneau d’écurie’ stable ring in the form of a Setter’s head. Possibly from the Val Osne foundry, established in 1835 by Jean Pierre Andre Victor.

90 ) A French, circa oil on paper of a Cairn Terrier
An oil on paper of a head study of a pampered black Cairn Terrier wearing a pink bow. Titled. French, circa 1900

91 ) A rare set of boar motif walnut chairs by Maples & Co
A rare set of eight boar motif walnut and leather chairs by renowned London makers Maples & Co. With French Baroque stretchers spring leather seats, and leather backs. The backs with central motif of a boar’s head set amongst vine leaves and grapes. Incised with the maker’s mark “MAPLES & CO” and catalogue number “25580”, and further label: DRUCE & CO., Upholsterers, cabinet Makers, & C., 68, 69, & 58, BAKER STREET PORTMAN SQUARE” Druce & Co were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers and furniture restorers based in Baker street London. They would make, upholster and restore furniture for the wealthy clientele throughout the Victorian era.Druce & Co

92 ) “Follette” the artist’s Bull Terrier by Louis Eugène Ginain (French, 1818-1886)
“Follette”, an oil on canvas of the artist’s much loved Bull Terrier standing in a plain landscape by Louis Eugène Ginain (French , 1818-1886). This pampered Terrier dog wears a red leather collar with gold details. Titled, in gold, top left “Follette” and signed bottom left in red “Eug Ginain”. The canvas stretched on a wood frame is stamped "TOILES à PEINDRE & COULEURS FINES MOIRINAT PARIS 184 Faubourg Saint Honoré", famed Parisian art supplier. Ginain painted several images of his beloved Follette, one, a life size image, in 1879 that was to be his farewell to the Paris Salon. This smaller version was painted for M Truhard, see page 65, “Eugène Ginain 1818-1886” by Gustave Vattier, published in 1887. French, circa 1880

93 ) 19th century oil study of a Spitz by "Dog-Raphael" Johann Matthias Ranftl (Austrian 1805 - 1854)
A mid-19th century oil sketch of prancing Spitz by Johann Matthias Ranftl (Austrian 1805 - 1854). Austrian 1840

94 ) A 19th century Versailles / Medici shaped Vase Sarreguemines Majolica boar head vase
A 19th century Versailles / Medici shaped Vase Sarreguemines Majolica boar head vase. The heads surround by oak leaves and acorns, the vase similarly decorated with oak leaves and acorns and the interior of the vase is of sky blue colour typical of the production of the Sarreguemines factory at this time. It bears the Sarreguemines Majolica mark and “909” hollow under cover. In “Guide de l'amateur des faïences de Sarreguemines” by Emile Decker and Christian Thevenin, number 909 is the ‘Versailles Vase’ French, circa 1886

95 ) A runaway Hackney Carriage horse, oil, by James Clark (fl.1858-1909)
An oil on canvas of a runaway dapple Hackney Carriage horse, wearing its resplendent carriage livery intent on joining the hunt by James Clark (English, c.1858-1909). This was a theme visited on several occasions by the artist. Signed bottom left. The reverse bears Christies / Sotheby’s stencil catalogue reference. English circa 1880.

96 ) Rare mid-19th Anglo- Indian hardwood dog / cat bed
A very rare mid-19th century ‘Raj period’ intricately and ornately carved Anglo-Indian rosewood dog / cat bed. With elaborate and profuse pierced, geometric and leaf decoration, on scrolled legs. Anglo-Indian, circa 1860.

97 ) French 19th century oil of three Maltese Terriers recumbent upon a sumptuous cushion
A French 19th century oil on canvas of a three Maltese Terriers recumbent upon a sumptuous red cushion. Signed top right, French, circa 1890.

98 ) 19th century, French bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ boar stag / sanglier cerf wall sconces / ‘appliques’after Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (French 1719-1791)
A pair of late 19th century bronze and bronze doré hunting / ‘chasse’ wall sconces / ‘appliques’, after the éminent 18th century master founder Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (French, 1719-1791). Both draped oak leaves and acorns, the two arms similarly decorated. One depicts a boar’s / sanglier head, the other a stag / cerf. French, circa 1880.

99 ) 19th century English, Minton Majolica lotus and lion jardiniere
A 19th century, English, ovoid, Minton Majolica jardiniere decorated with lotus leaves, flowers and buds, with lion’s head handles. Complete with original undertray, similarly decorated. Signed and dated 1872. English, circa 1870. Provenance The James F. Scott Collection Sotheby's New York, March 11, 1997, lot 344

100 ) A large, French, early 19th century St. Bernard door knocker / ‘heutoir’
A large, French, early 19th century decorated ring shaped door knocker / ‘heutoir’, decorated with a Saint Bernard’s head. French, circa 1840

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