A Breed Apart: Works from the Eponymous William Secord Gallery
A Curated Selection of Dog Paintings to be Offered in the Upcoming Fine Sale at STAIR on April 24th
William Secord, and the eponymous William Secord Gallery, have led the scholarship on dog paintings in North America for decades, helping to establish a robust market for works of art depicting dogs and the sporting activities they play a part in. With an academic focus on the representation of dogs in the history of art, Secord established himself as the world authority on nineteenth century dog painting, writing many books on the subject that have become bibles for the genre. Highlights from this curated selection of paintings from the William Secord Gallery include two works by Charles Olivier de Penne of Sporting Hounds, a charming work titled Setter in the Field by Jean-Léon Gerome, a painting by Walter Hunt of a playful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and a selection of prints of Sporting Dogs by Maud Earl.
Walter Hunt (1861-1941): Ready to Play!, Oil on canvas, 1889, 27 x 21 in., 31 x 25 in. (frame).
Charles Olivier de Penne (1831-1897) Five Hounds at Rest, Oil on board, 10 5/8 x 8 3/8 in., 21 x 18 1/2 in. (frame).
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904): Setter in the Field, Oil on canvas, 18 1/4 x 15 in., 25 3/4 x 27 7/8 in. (frame).
The April Fine Sale showcases an exceptional selection of Fine and Decorative Arts from prominent private collections and estates. Furniture, fine art, porcelain, silver, carpets, and Asian works of art have been thoughtfully selected to create a sale that offers the opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire works of quality and historical significance.
Fine Art highlights include American paintings by Frederic Church, Jane Peterson, and Ernest Lawson from a distinguished private collection, alongside a compelling group of Old Master paintings. Complementing the fine art is a curated selection of property from notable collections, including the Collection of James M. Labaugh Antiques, Pound Ridge, NY, the Collection of Gordon and Zanne Stewart, and the Property of a Private Collector, One Sutton Place South, among others.
CATALOGUE ONLINE: Friday, April 11
GALLERY PREVIEW:
Friday, April 11: 9am – 5pm
Saturday, April 12: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, April 13: Closed
Monday, April 14: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, April 15: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, April 16: 9am – 5pm
Thursday, April 17: 9am – 5pm
Friday, April 18: 9am – 5pm
Saturday, April 19: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, April 20: Closed
Monday, April 21: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, April 22: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, April 23: 9am – 5pm