1 ) Scottish Terrier "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year MK 1924"
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year MK 1924" personal private unpublished etching by Marguerite Kirmse, (1885-1954) dedicated by Marguerite Kirmse "From George & Marguerite".

2 ) Scottish Terrier "The Mouse Hole" by Marguerite Kirmse (1885-1954)
"The Mouse Hole" etching by Marguerite Kirmse (1885-1954), published April 1926 and illustreated in "Marguerite Kirmse Dogs" Also published in 1930 by the Derrydale Press, New York in 'Marguerite Kirmse's Dogs' Introduction by R T Townsend', editor of Countrylife. This was one of the artist beloved Scottish Terriers who would sit for hours by a tiny crack in the wall hoping that a mouse would appear. Kirmse recalls that she does not remember one actually appearing.

3 ) Pointer and Setter working by Marguerite Kirmse (1885-1954)
Pointer and Setter working. Etching with pencil dedication in Kirme's hand, "Here's pointing to a very Happy New Year Mr & Ms G. W Cole". A personal and private dedication by Kirmse in her married name. The etching is stamped "M.K".

4 ) Dry-point etching of a Chow Chow by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1955)
Dry-point etching of a young standing Chow Chow by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1955). Signed in pencil "Marguerite Kirmse". Circa 1930

5 ) Drypoint etching 'Black on White' by Marguerite Kirmse (1885 - 1954)
Drypoint etching 'Black on White' by Marguerite Kirmse (1885 - 1954). Further titled "To Marie Louise and Hanies-with the best wishes for your happiness from Ted and Marguerite-" Probably a wedding gift.

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7 ) "Playmates" by Marguerite Kirmse (1885 - 1954)
Drypoint etching "Playmates" of Sealyham / Wire Fox Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (1885 - 1954).Titled and signed in pencil "Playmates" and signed 'Marguerite Kirmse'. Published Spring 1925

8 ) Harlequin Great Dane watercolour by Marguerite Kirmse, (English / American 1885-1954)
A watercolour on buff paperer of a standing and a recumbent Harlequin Great Dane by Marguerite Kirmse, (English / American 1885-1954) Signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". Circa 1920

9 ) Pair of Gorham standing Scottish Terrier bronzes after Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A pair of Gorham bronze standing Scottish Terriers bronzes Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Each bronze signed "Marguerite Kirmse" and stamped "Gorham Co Founders OGTN"

10 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Watch Me Grow" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Watch Me Grow" of Scottish Terrier puppy by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Autumn, 1932. In pencil, titled bottom left "Watch Me Grow" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse".

11 ) Scottish Terrier watercolour by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A watercolour of a Scottish Terrier seated in a flowering grassland by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). The stunningly observed dog wears a leather collar and silver circular tag. Indistinctly monogramed “MH”. The reverse bears scarcely decipherable pencil inscription “Mrs Woods 3472 ½ girl Gland Haig”. A framer’s label reads “FREDDIE SCHNEIDER PICTURE FRAMES 1338 3RD AVENUE (Between 76th & 77th Streets) NEW YORK , N.Y. 10021 LE 5 – 0160”

12 ) Sealyham dry-point etching "Dreams" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching of a Sealyham asleep on an armchair by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). The armchair decorated with running Sealyhams. Titled in pencil bottom left "Innocents Abroad" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". English, Circa 1920's

13 ) The Rough Collie “Bruce”, oil for Albert Payson Terhune (American, 1872-1942) by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954)
An oil on canvas of Albert Payson Terhune’s Rough Collie “Bruce” on the bench at a dog show by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954). This was famously illustrated to the cover of Terhune’s 1920 book “Bruce” published Grosset & Dunlap, New York. Terhune was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels. The books were chiefly illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse. Signed bottom right “Marguerite Kirmse”. American, circa 1920.

14 ) The Rough Collie “Lad”, oil for Albert Payson Terhune (American, 1872-1942) by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954)
An oil on canvas of Albert Payson Terhune’s Rough Collie “Lad” on a frozen pond by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885-1954). This was famously illustrated in Terhune’s 1929 book “Lad of Sunnybank” published Grosset & Dunlap, New York. Terhune was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels. The books were chiefly illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse. Signed bottom right “Marguerite Kirmse”. American, circa 1920.

15 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "The Black Watch", by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "The Black Watch", of four Scottish Terriers standing guard on the front door steps by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published November 1922. In pencil, titled bottom left "The Black Watch” and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". Interestingly not titled in the margin “The Black Watch” as was the artist’s usual practice, suggesting an artist’s proof. Torn label to the reverse bears “190 E. Colorado St, Pasadena” American, 1922.

16 ) Royal Danes By Marguerite Kirmse
Royal Danes Aprill,Marguerite Kirmse. 1923.

17 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "The Upstart" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "The Upstart" of two Scottish Terrier puppies surmounting an outside stairway by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published November 1923. American. In pencil, titled bottom left "The Upstart" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The image further appeared in "Dogs" by the artist, with an introduction by R. T Townsend published in 1930, by the Derrydale Press. Here Kirmse writes "This dry point was inspired by two of my Scotty Puppies. I watched them for a long time and each time the little fellow below almost gained the third step, the one above seemed to have supreme satisfaction in pushing him down again."

18 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "Innocents Abroad" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching of six Scottish Terrier puppies following their mother along the garden path, by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Titled in pencil bottom left "Innocents Abroad" and "(1st edition 2nd state)" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The etching bears the copyright mark bottom right "M K". Published in May, 1924. The image was also published in 1930 by the Derrydale Press, New York in "Marguerite Kirmse's Dogs" " Introduction by R T Townsend", editor of Countrylife. This is rare artist's proof, Kirmse approving the 1st edition of the 2nd state of "Innocents Abroad". Note in other signed editions of this etching Kirmse titles the work "The Innocents Abroad".

19 ) Dry-point etching "Baby Heath" Scottish Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching "Baby Heath" a seated Scottish Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published November 1925, titled and signed in pencil "Baby Heath" "Marguerite Kirmse".

20 ) Cairn Terrier Dry-point etching "The Debutante" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching "The Debutante" of two standing Cairn Terriers and pupuppy by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published in the Autumn of 1925, titled "The Debutante" and signed "Marguerite Kirmse" in pencil. The image further appeared in "Dogs" by the artist, with an introduction by R. T Townsend published in 1930, by the Derrydale Press.

21 ) Scottish Terrier dry-point etching "The Pool" by Marguerite Kirmse
A dry-point etching, "The Pool" of three Scottish Terriers gazing into a lily pond by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1925. In pencil, titled "The Pool" and signed bottom right Marguerite Kirmse. The reverse bears gallery label for Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London. American 1925.

22 ) Irish Terrier dry-point etching "The Three Musketeers" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "The Three Musketeers" of head and shoulder studies of three Irish Terriers by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published April, 1925. In pencil, titled "The Three Musketeers" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears gallery label for "Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London". American 1925. The image further appeared in "Dogs" by the artist, with an introduction by R. T Townsend published in 1930, by the Derrydale Press, illustration 40. Here Kirmse writes "Dry point study of three Irish terriers, always characteristically ready for fight or frolic".

23 ) German Shepherd and Wire-haired Fox Terrier dry-point etching "Dare I" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Dare I" of a recumbent German Shepherd with bone approached by a Wire-haired Fox Terrier puppy by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring, 1925. In pencil, titled "Dare I" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears gallery label for Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London. American 1925.

24 ) Irish Terrier dry-point etching "Playmates" by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching, "Playmates" of two Wire-haired Fox Terrier puppies playing with a stick by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published Spring, 1925. In pencil, titled "Playmates" and signed bottom right "Marguerite Kirmse". The reverse bears gallery label for "Arthur Ackermann & Son, Bond Street, London". American 1925.

25 ) Dry-point etching "Baby Heath" Scottish Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954)
A dry-point etching "Baby Heath" a seated Scottish Terrier by Marguerite Kirmse (English, 1885 -1954). Published November 1925, titled and signed in pencil bottom left, "Baby Heath", bottom right, "Marguerite Kirmse". American, 1925.