76 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Stymied” by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Stymied", a Scottish Terrier observing a recumbent cat in a shop window by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring,, 1927. In pencil, titled bottom left "Stymied" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1927.

77 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Steal Preferred" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Steal Preferred" of Scottish Terrier puppies drinking from the milk pail by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1930. In pencil, titled bottom left "Steal Preferred" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse".

78 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Hide and Seek" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Hide and Seek" of a pair Scottish Terriers at the top of the stairs by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1928. In pencil, titled bottom left "Hide and Seek" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears “SCHWARTZ GALLERIES Art Publishers and Importers 517 Madison Avenue NEW YORK” label On which is typed “ “Hide and Seek” An original Etching by Marguerite Kirmse “. American 1928.

79 ) A set of four Gucci silver plated boar’s head stirrup cups
A set of four Gucci silver plated boar’s head stirrup cups. Marked “Gucci Italy”. Italian, circa 1970.

80 ) Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF silver plated Setter letter opener
A Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF silver plated letter opener of a Setter’s head. Stamped to the reverse in a square “WMF” beneath an Ostrich and “I/O”, being the ‘one gram of deposited silverover one square decimetre’ quality mark of the plating. German, circa 1910.

81 ) "Mein Hund Quick", a dry-point etching of a King Charles Spaniel Cavalier by Richard Muller (German, 1874-1954)
An artist's proof dry-point miniature etching of "Mein Hund Quick" a recumbent King Charles Spaniel by Richard Muller (German, 1874-1954). Signed Signed "Rich. Müller" and dated "Oktober 1912". German 1921.

82 ) A watercolour of Bumble a Dalmatian by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950)
A watercolour of Bumble a Dalmatian seated before a pillar by Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880 - 1950). Titled and dated top right Bumble 1945 and signed bottom right "Ward Binks". English 1945.

83 ) "A West Highlander", West Highland Terrier dry-point etching by Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (English, 1862-1942)
"A West Highlander" is an Artist’ proof dry-point drawing of a seated West Highland Terrier for the series of etchings entitled, "Footsteps"; an edition limited to just 150 by Herbert Thomas Dicksee RE (English, 1862-1942), published by Frost & Reed in 1930. Numbered and signed in pencil, bottom right “8/150 Herbert Dicksee”. Lettered, bottom centre “Copyright by Frost & Reed Ltd. (of Bristol England), of the United States of America”. On the reverse there is a 1980’s label for “The Countryman’s Gallery 14 Harcourt Estate, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, Telephone 053753 3211 Sporting and Country Pictures, Prints and Books”. English, 1930".

84 ) A silver plate Rhyton form boar vase After Gabriella Crespi (Italian, 1922 – 2017) for Christian Dior
A silver plate Rhyton form boar vase After Gabriella Crespi (Italian, 1922 – 2017) for Christian Dior. From the early 1960’s her objects were commissioned by Dior for the gifts department, home decor and dining.

85 ) Pastel drawings of Gallant a West Highland Terrier by Miss Marjorie Turner (English, 1862 - 1947)
Studies in pastel and pencil on grey paper of Gallant a West Highland Terrier by Miss Marjorie Turner (English, 1862 - 1947). Preparatory sketches of Gallant, who featured in the artist’s book “Gallant And Dopey Pages from a Dog's Scrapbook”, an illustrated children’s book of the adventures of a Scottish Terrier and a West Highland Terrier published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd (Fine Art Publishers to their Majesty's the King & Queen & to H.M. Queen Mary) in 1948. English, circa 1940.

86 ) A woodcut of a running Beagle by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
Woodcut in watercolour on paper with additional body colour by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Monogram to lower left corner “CA”. Titled in the margin “Tails up!”. In ink to the reverse “Greetings from John, The Bongalow Kennington Oxford” English, circa 1950.

87 ) A Cairn Terrier Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for Eyre & Spottiswoode
A seated Cairn Terrier, Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Inside written in ink “from John”. English, circa 1950.

88 ) A Border Terrier standing in a basket, Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for Eyre & Spottiswoode
Depicting a Border Terrier standing in an open wicker basket, this work is a design Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for the London based printer and publisher Eyre & Spottiswoode. Inside written in ink, “from John to you all ! Kennington, Oxford” English, circa 1950.

89 ) A West Highland Terrier beneath Mistletoe Christmas Card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
A seated West Highland Terrier wearing red bow beneath Mistletoe Christmas Card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). To the reverse in ink “Happy Xmas & no ill effects! Yours as before! John”. English, circa 1950.

90 ) “The Early Bird” a Black and White Scottish Terrier Christmas card by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
“The Early Bird”, a lithograph Christmas card of a pair of Black and White Scottish Terriers peering over a wood pailing fence at a Great Tit feeding. Designed by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Titled “The Early Bird”. Inside written in ink “from John”. English, circa 1950.

91 ) “What if it is raining” Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
“What if it is raining 24th Inf. Brigade, B.E.F Greeting Xmas 1915” Christmas card design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). The image shows soldiers of the 24th Infantry Brigade standing in the rain and waterlogged trenches. Signed in pencil “Chris Ambler”. English, 1915.

92 ) “Unhampered!” lithograph card of a puppy emerging from travel basket design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
“Unhampered!” lithograph card of a puppy emerging from wicker travel basket, design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Titled “Unhampered!”. To the reverse in ink “With Love from John”. English, circa 1950.

93 ) “The First Adventure”, a lithograph Christmas card of a pair of Sealyham Terriers design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
“The First Adventure”, a Christmas card of a pair of Sealyham Terriers curious over a stray chick, design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Titled “The First Adventure”. To the reverse in ink “All the Best from John”. English, circa 1950.

94 ) “Can You Eat It”, a lithograph Christmas card of a pair of Cocker Spaniels design by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for for “Samuel A. C. Todd”
“Can You Eat It”, a Christmas card of a pair of Cocker Spaniels seated by the Christmas Tree with a Father Christmas, designed by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965) for “Samuel A. C. Todd Ltd” of 26 Bothwell St., Glasgow. Titled “Can You Eat It”. Inside inscribed in ink “John, To all the household and overflow”. English circa, 1950.

95 ) A pencil drawing of a Donkey by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
Pencil drawing on paper of a standing donkey by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Signed bottom right "C Ambler". English, circa 1940’s.

96 ) A Cocker Spaniel miniature pencil drawing by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
A miniature in pencil on buff paper of a head study of a Cocker Spaniel by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). The design sketch for the artist 1956 Christmas Card. Signed bottom right "C Ambler". In the margin “XMAS 1956”. To the reverse in biro “Here’s to 1957! John”.English, 1956

97 ) A miniature watercolour drawing of a German Shepherd by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
A miniature on buff paper of a head study of a German Shepherd by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). The design sketch for the artist’s 1943 Christmas Card. Signed bottom left "C Ambler". . In the margin “XMAS 1943”, English, 1943.

98 ) Pen, ink & watercolour on paper of Samoyed / Bjelkier / Samoiedskaya Sobaka / Nenetskaya Laika dogs pulling Santa’s sleigh by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965)
Pen, ink & watercolour on paper of Samoyed, Bjelkier / Samoiedskaya Sobaka / Nenetskaya Laika dogs pulling Santa’s sleigh by Christopher Gifford Ambler (English, 1886-1965). Signed lower right, "C Ambler". Circa 1940.

99 ) French Bulldog etching by Leon Danchin (French, 1887-1939)
A limited edition etching of a head study of a pair of French Bulldogs wearing the poplar badger collars by Leon Danchin (French, 1887 - 1938). Not lettered. Signed and numbered bottom left “Leon Damchin 7-300”. French, circa 1930

100 ) Gorham foundry standing Scottish Terrier bronze after Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954)
A standing Scottish Terrier cast in bronze by The Gorham Company of Providence, RI. after Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954). One of a series of four Scottish Terrier bronzes in different poses, produced circa 1930. Inscribed on the rear foot "OHYJ".

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