No dogs are not for sale at Bonham's annual Dog Sale! The venerable auction house, established in 1865, continues their 25+ year tradition of selling high end dog paraphernalia to the upper crust of society.
Capitalizing on the throngs of dog lovers who descend on New York City for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Bonhams offers the unique opportunity to shop antique dog wares and artworks in one place! 2009 is also the fourth years Bonhams has partnered with the American Kennel Club to host Sunday brunch, "Barkfest at Bonhams" (February 8). Humans and their canines can enjoy champagne and breakfast while perusing the wares to be sold at the February 10th sale.
This year's catalogue features 260 lots of paintings, dog collars, bronzes and show medals.
Here are some of my personal favorites from this years sale
| Lot 33 | |  |
| Group of five miniature Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in costumes first signed and dated 'RG/80' (center right) and inscribed, signed indistinctly and dated '"Princess Cricket"/[.]/1980' (on reverse), second signed and dated 'RG/80' (center right) and inscribed, signed indistinctly and dated '"Prince Charlie"/[.]/1980' (on reverse) largest oval 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.7 x 8.3 cm.) Estimate: $600 - 800, £400 - 530 | ||
| Lot 101 | |  |
| A Crufts Dog Show medal and an East London Dog Show medal Estimate: $100 - 150, £70 - 100 | ||
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| A collection of journals, scrap books and newspapers relating to Bulldog breeding practices and the life and work of Mr William George Smartt including 'Canine Cuttings - A Volume containing much valuable information to Bulldog fanciers' compiled by Mr George Smartt, as well as various other journals and cuttings and a Bulldog Club testimonial certificate, 'presented to W. G. Smartt in 1818 in appreciation of his services as president in recognition of his contribution to the National Breed' Estimate: $200 - 300, £130 - 200 | ||
| Lot 125 | |  |
| English School, mid-19th century A portrait of a black King Charles Spaniel; A portrait of a red and white King Charles Spaniel 14 x 18 in. (35.6 x 45.7 cm.); 14 x 18 1/8 in. (35.5 x 46 cm.) Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500, £670 - 1,000 | ||
There is SO much more fabulous stuff going to the auction block, for all dog lovers and representing so many breeds!
To view the catalogue, please click here.
For more information or to place a bid, contact:
Laura Turnbull
dogsale@bonhams.com
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