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AUCTION
HIGHLIGHTS
Samuel
Bough (Scottish, 1822-1878)
Family of King Charles Spaniels
Oil on canvas, signed and dated Sam Bough 1860, also inscribed
A Highland Family, Sam Bough R.B.A. on the reverse, 27 1/2
x 36in. (69.9 x 91.5cm.)
Estimate: $30,000-40,000
Bough is known primarily for his landscapes, which recall
the rustic tranquility of Constable. This painting is almost
unique in his output. Dated 1850, it comes at the time when
Sir Edwin Landseer, Britain's most celebrated painter of dogs,
was in Scotland at Balmoral painting Queen Victoria's many
hounds. Bough no doubt would have known of Landseer's work,
and this is perhaps a reflection of it. He also would have
certainly been aware of the Queen's affection for King Charles
Spaniels. Here he includes no fewer than eight KCS's, most
likely the brood from a single family. The work itself is
in rather remarkable condition. It is unlined and still retains
the Edinburgh canvas maker's stamp.
Wouterus
Verschuur (Dutch, 1812-1874)
Setters at the Pond
Oil on panel, signed W. Verschuur, 7 5/16 x 9 7/8in. (18.5
x 25cm.).
Estimate: $20,000-25,000.
Verschuur was a noted Dutch animal painter who specialized
in barn interiors. His works are highly prized for the accurate
depiction of horses, dogs and barnyard fowl. Through his use
of oil on panel he achieves a jewel-like surface. He is also
a keen observer of animal life and animates his subject with
convincing attitudes and postures. This work shows two field
dogs pausing in their pursuit of birds to have a well-deserved
drink of water. Though small in size his works are highly
collectable. His larger panels sell well into the 6-figure
range
Richard
Ansdell, R.A. (British, 1815-1885)
Two Manchester Terriers with an Old English White Terrier
Signed and inscribed R. Ansdell Esq, 7 Victoria, Kensington,
on an old label on reverse, oil on canvas, 24 x 36in. (61
x 91.5cm.)
Estimate: $15,000-20,000
Born and educated in Liverpool, Ansdell is known for his many
dog and animal portraits. Executed in a strict academic style
he is considered one of the finest of all 19th century animal
artists. Ansdell's pictures are very precise with a great
attention to details of anatomy and coat texture. He spent
much time in Scotland, where he had a lodge on Loch Laggan.
He was a member of the Liverpool Academy and president from
1837 to 1852. He exhibited 149 paintings at the Royal Academy
between 1840 and 1885.
Leon
Viardot (French, 1805-1900)
Tricolour Setter with Duck in a River Landscape
Signed and dated 1852, oil on canvas, 38 x 50 1/2in. (96.5
x 128.5cm.).
Estimate: $40,000-60,000.
Born in Dijon, France, Viardot came from a renowned artistic
family, his sister Pauline was a famous singer, and his brother
Louis Viardot was an author and an authority on art history.
Viardot exhibited portraits at the Paris Salon from 1831,
and is well known for his hunting scenes, historical works
and animal paintings. His work can be seen in museums in Blois,
Moulins and Rouen.
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875)
Bronze of a Standing Basset
Bronze with brown patina, height including base 6 1/4in, length
12 1/8in. (30.8cm.)
Estimate: $4,000-6,000.
France's finest Animalier, Barye's work focused almost exclusively
on studies of wild animals, as well as equestrian and sporting
groups. His finely cast bronzes attest to his brilliance as
both a draughtsman and master sculptor. His works can be found
in the Garden of the Tuileries, the Louvre, the Luxembourg
Gardens and the Corcoran Gallery.
A fine pair of Italian walnut low chairs, circa 1850.
Estimate: $20,000-30,000
Upholstered in red buttoned leather stamped with coronets,
the chairs have high shaped backs flanked by a pair of well
carved faithful hounds peering over the shoulders. The front
legs end in hoof feet. Each chair is stamped with a Stupingi
Museum mark and bears an inventory number. Height 45in. Width
22in.
Provenance: The Royal Hunting Lodge, Stupingi Palace, Italy.
The royal hunting palace in Stupingi was designed in 1729
by Filippo Juvarra and currently houses a furniture museum.
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