76 ) An oil on canvas of a Dalmatian beside a Hackney horse.
An oil on canvas of a seated Dalmatian admiring the Hackney “York”. Signed and dated bottom right “1910”. Labelled to the frame and pencilled to the reverse “York”. English, 1910.

77 ) Oil on canvas of the Spitz “Minnie” by John Emms (English, 1843-1912).
Oil on canvas of a recumbent Spitz on a step by John Emms (English, 1843-1912). Signed bottom left “J Emms” dated 1895, and titled “Minnie”. Provenance Christies South Kensington, 15th June 2000, “Sport Art and Dogs”, lot 206. In the Christies catalogue subject was named as a Samoyed. English, circa 1895.

78 ) Oil of Saint Bernard puppies by Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839 - 1926).
Oil on paper of two recumbent Saint Bernard by Otto Eerelman (Dutch, 1839 - 1926). Signed bottom left “O Eerelman". The reverse bears the gallery label for “William Lawrence, 5 & 7, Upper Sackville Street, Dublin”. Dutch, circa 1880".

79 ) 19th century Poodle with tennis racket oil by Professor Paul Friedrich Meyerheim (German, 1842-1915).
A 19th century oil on canvas of the standing black Poodle holding a tennis racket, before the net, and besides slow (red) and tennis standard balls, oil by Professor Paul Friedrich Meyerheim (German, 1842-1915). Titled, signed and dated bottom left Sidi Paul Meyerheim 1898. Exhibited at the prestigious Academie der Kunste 1899. The reverse bears Academie der Kunste exhibition label Gross Berliner Kunst Ausstellung 1899 at which Professor Paul Meyerheim, a member of the Academie was a key event organiser. German, 1898.

80 ) Cocker Spaniel photogravure from The Sportsman's Calendar published by The Berlin Photographic Company after Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943).
A photogravure of a Cocker Spaniel published 1906, as part of The Sportsman's Calendar by The Berlin Photographic Company after the painting by Maud Alice Earl (English, 1864-1943 The Sportsman's Calendar featured twelve of Maud Earl's works, January - "A Check .... Beagles"; February - "... Spaniel"; March - "Nipped in the Bud - Wire-Haired Terrier"; April - "Raw Material - Welsh Springer Puppies"; May - "Visiting The Coops - Ilchester Retriever"; June - "The Long Vacation - Foxhounds"; July - "Near The Holt - Otterhounds"; August - "The Twelfth ... Setter"; September - "Brace-Work ... Pointers"; October - "A Busy Team ... Cockers"; November - "Full Cry ... Foxhounds"; December - "Tender and True ... Retriever". English, 1906. The Sportsman's Calendar edition was limited to just 100 sets, each signed by Maud Earl, and came in a case designed so that a different that a different photogravure could be displayed for on month of the year.

81 ) Weir & Sons boxed set of George V silver boar menu holders by Adie Brothers Ltd.
A Weir & Sons of Dublin London boxed set of four silver menu holders of boar heads by Adie Brothers Ltd., of Birmingham. Each assayed Birmingham 1925, marked “A & Bros. Ltd” and to the base registered design number “75547”. Complete with original box marked “Weir & Sons 96 Grafton Street 1,2, & 3 Wicklow Street Dublin”. English 1925. Adie Brothers were a Birmingham firm of silversmiths with London premises. They were regular exhibitors, and these are possible the work of their chief designer Fernand Piret.

82 ) Camel epergne by Henry Wilkinson and Company
A very fine gilt / ormolu and silver plated camel epergne by Henry Wilkinson and Company of Sheffield. Assayed to the base with registration mark and stamp “HW&Co”. English circa 1860.

83 ) A silver plated bon bon dish of a Bactrian camel Arab/camel handler
A silver plated bon bon dish, with a handle formed as a standing Bactrian camel with Arab/camel handler. English, circa 1880

84 ) Reverse intaglio coaching crystal diamond pendant of coach and four in hand.
A reverse intaglio coaching crystal pendant of a black and blue painted coach with red wheels and seven up, in gold and old cut diamond millegrain platinum setting. The pendant fitting also with millegrain platinum set diamonds. Total carats approximately 1.8. The crystal marked “DEPOSE”, meaning it was registered in France as a exclusive design. Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals. French, circa 1890, diamond setting Edwardian.

85 ) Watercolour of a Paul Ernest Boniface de Castellane, Marquis de Castellane (1867-1932) by Charles Ferdinand de Condamy (1855 - 1913)
Humorist watercolour by the famous French canine artist Charles Ferdinand de Condamy (1855 - 1913) of Paul Ernest Boniface de Castellane, Marquis de Castellane (1867-1932). Signed bottom right “F de C”. French, circa 1900.

86 ) Humorist watercolour of a by Charles Ferdinand de Condamy (1855 - 1913)
Humorist watercolour by the famous French canine artist Charles Ferdinand de Condamy (1855 - 1913). A companion work to that of Paul Ernest Boniface de Castellane, Marquis de Castellane (1867-1932). Possibly of Castellane’s friend, Cornelis Theodorus Maria 'Kees' van Dongen (Dutch, 1877 – 1968). Signed bottom right “F de C”. French, circa 1900.

87 ) “Children of the Mist” by Sir Thomas Landseer ARA (English, 1795-1880), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (English 1802 – 1873).
“Children of the Mist” engraved by Sir Thomas Landseer ARA (English, 1795-1880), after Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (English 1802 – 1873). Alerted stag and hinds scenting danger in misty moorland setting from the painting of 1853 by Edwin Landseer at the Royal Academy 1835. A mixed method stipple engraving etching published signed in pencil.

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89 ) A 19th century blue and white Spode Verona pattern dog bowl
A Spode Verona pattern dog bowl, printed in underglazed blue. Circa 1860

90 ) A Japanese Meiji period silk embroidery / textile of a river bank scene at Tamagawa near Tokyo
Japanese Meiji period silk embroidery of a river bank scene, at Tamagawa near Tokyo. Complete in original frame. The reverse bears ink label “Tamagawa Tokio”

91 ) Oil on canvas of cat and kittens by Carl Kahler (Austrian / American 1855-1906)
Oil on canvas of seated black and white cat before gold silk drapes by Carl Kahler (Austrian / American 1855-1906). Signed bottom left 'Carl Kahler’ Austrian, circa 1900

92 ) 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.

93 ) Pekingese dry-point etching by Karl Albrecht Buschbaum (German, 1885-1953)
An artist's proof dry-point etching of three seated Pekingese by Karl Albrecht Buschbaum (German, 1885-1953). Signed bottom right in pencil. German, circa 1910

94 ) 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.

95 ) Snipe studies by Boris Stefanovitch Riabouchinsky (French, 1898-1975)
Studies by Boris Stefanovitch Riabouchinsky (French, 1898-1975). Lettered top right "Copyright by Ch. Ducher et Cie. 35 Ave de l'Opera, Paris, No. 741" Posthumously signed in pencil bottom left "B Riab". This re-strike appears in the reprint catalogues appendix to "Riab" by Docteur Jacques Bourdon. French, circa 1980.

96 ) A 1950's Motoring / automobile / "used car saleroom" pen and ink with blue water wash cartoon drawing by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News.
A Motoring / automobile / "used car saleroom" pen and ink with blue water wash cartoon drawing on art board by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News. Titled / Captioned "Parkin? Worse than that ... the rascals have started ABANDONING 'em now!" Signed bottom middle "LEE" and dated "15-1-53". English, 1953.

97 ) A 1930's Motoring / automobile pen and ink cartoon drawing by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News.
A Motoring / automobile pen and ink cartoon drawing on "Reeves Commercial Art Board" by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News. Titled / Captioned "London Laughs : Motor Association" You should see my little nephew. He's simply covered with Scout badges too. Signed bottom middle "LEE" and dated to the reverse "6-1-39". English, 1939.

98 ) A 1950's Motoring / automobile pen and ink with blue water wash cartoon drawing by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News.
A Motoring / automobile pen and ink with blue water wash cartoon drawing on art board by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News. Titled / Captioned "Fit a couple o' dozen rear-lights, my man, if every 40 mile-an-hour tortoise to have two, better let 'em know it was a Super-Flash 12 that streaked past 'em." Signed bottom middle "LEE" and dated to the reverse "12 April 1954". English, 1954.

99 ) A 1950's Motoring / automobile pen and ink cartoon drawing by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975).
A Motoring / automobile / BRM / Land Rover pen and ink cartoon drawing on art board by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975). Titled / Captioned "Yes, Ma'm, you signalled S.O.S. for the last quarter mile and then "CHOLERA ON BOARD ... AM SINKING ... REQUIRE ASSISTANCE!" Signed bottom middle "LEE" and dated "4-1-54". English, 1954.

100 ) A 1930's Motoring / automobile / Motor Show pen and ink cartoon drawing by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News.
A Motoring / automobile / Motor Show pen and ink cartoon drawing on 'Reeves Commercial Art Board' by Joseph (Joe) Lee (English, 1919-1975) for The London Evening News. Titled "London Laughs : Motor Show. Ah suppose you don't mind coppers , Mister ... ah've been saving up for it". Signed bottom right "LEE" and dated "21-10-38". English, 1935.

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