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Lucy Dawson Black Chalk ‘Asta’ the Famous Wire Fox Terrier
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Lucy Dawson Black Chalk ‘Asta’ the Famous Wire Fox Terrier

1920 - 1940
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Lucy Dawson 1867-1954 ,who also worked under the name of ‘Mac’ ,was famous primarily for her portrait work and etching but she was also one of the most talented,and until recently, under-rated dog artists of the 20th century.She wrote and illustrated a number of books including’Dogs as I see them’(1936) ‘Dogs,Rough and Smooth’(1937) ‘Lucy Dawson’s Dog Book’(1939) and ‘Neighbours’(1939). ‘ ‘Asta’, a terrier in a travelling kennel’Black chalk inscribed’Astas kennel- he’s carried to the set in this’ image size 28x19cms, overall framed size 45x36cms

Used on p16 of ‘Lucy Dawson’s Dog Book’,Collins 1939.Asta appeared in several films including ‘The Thin Man’ and ‘ Keep Smiling’

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1940s.

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SA530502
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Lucy Dawson 1867-1954 ,who also worked under the name of ‘Mac’ ,was famous primarily for her portrait work and etching but she was also one of the most talented,and until recently, under-rated dog artists of the 20th century.
She wrote and illustrated a number of books including’Dogs as I see them’(1936) ‘Dogs,Rough and Smooth’(1937) ‘Lucy Dawson’s Dog Book’(1939) and ‘Neighbours’(1939).
Graham Reed Fine Art

‘ ‘Asta’, a terrier in a travelling kennel’Black chalk inscribed’Astas kennel- he’s carried to the set in this’ image size 28x19cms, overall framed size 45x36cms

Used on p16 of ‘Lucy Dawson’s Dog Book’,Collins 1939.Asta appeared in several films including ‘The Thin Man’ and ‘ Keep Smiling’

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA530502
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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Lucy Dawson Black Chalk ‘Asta’ the Famous Wire Fox Terrier

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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2017
Items For Sale 247
Items Sold 352
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Verified Since Jun 2017
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Location: Newark Antiques and Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BX, United Kingdom
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247
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LUCY DAWSON BLACK CHALK ‘ASTA’ THE FAMOUS WIRE FOX TERRIER
LUCY DAWSON BLACK CHALK ‘ASTA’ THE FAMOUS WIRE FOX TERRIER
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LUCY DAWSON BLACK CHALK ‘ASTA’ THE FAMOUS WIRE FOX TERRIER
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  • Period1920 - 1940
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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