Did I tell y'all I attended an auction in France? No? Well, I really didn't, but we did get to visit an auction house and place bids on anything in there we saw and then waited after we were back home to see if we actually won.
I only placed a bid on a pair of beautiful framed dog pictures. Y'all know I love decorating with dog items.
I walked around the room at the auction house and didn't really see anything I wanted, but I kept going back to these dog pictures hanging on a pegboard wall. Just look at those faces. They were definitely pulling at my heartstrings.
I looked up the artist and found some info. Leon Danchin was a French artist born in Lille, France in 1887 and died in 1938. He was primarily known for his drawings of sporting dogs and was also a sculptor. I also found some of these etchings available on ebay right now. I didn't realize I had numbered etchings of a limited amount. It appears that there was only 500 of this one and I found the very tiny numbers in the right hand corner and it looks like I have number 356. There is one on ebay for $425 unframed.
This is the other one and the one that actually begged me to come over and look.
I like the frame better on this one, too. The other is just a plain wood.
He always signed his pieces in pencil. This one is signed on the right and the numbers are on the left. This one is number 313 of 400.
I don't have them hanging together. I put this one in the sitting room along with the hunt scenes and other dog pictures and the other one is on the bookcase in the great room.
A few of these numbered originals are available on ebay starting at $650 unframed.
I had put in a max bid of 225 euros for this lot and won them for 220 euros which is around $299. Not bad for two framed limited edition originals. I am so thrilled I won!
Exciting stuff taking place here today! I may just post some snippets on
instagram so be sure and follow me.
Have a great day!
Those are beautiful Kim. Their eyes captivate you and are so life like.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful find! I have a collection of Danchin's work depicting roosters, two I inherited from a great aunt who owned an antiques store in the 50's, + the second was a huge piece I picked up for my own shop. (I didn't know they were from the same artist until years later!) I must really like his work!
ReplyDeleteGreat new prints :)
ReplyDeleteYou always know how to spot a great deal and to make it work! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather used to paint hunting dogs, so I have a fondness for this type of art. How great to have unique pieces that you found on your travels.
ReplyDeleteGreat find!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful - glad you won them! I'm a sucker for anything dog too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat win Kim...those sweet faces would have pulled at me too!
ReplyDeleteHow fun. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful prints! I continue to be amazed by all the fantastic things you found on your trip!
ReplyDeleteAngela @ Number Fifty-Three
They are just beautiful Kim! I purchased an oil painting of a collie at an auction last year. It needs a little restoration work but I'm going to hang it in our guest room!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful prints! Have fun today. Wish I had instagram so I could see!
ReplyDeleteOh I love them! You found some fantastic things on your trip. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful prints and a fun reminder of your trip to a French auction house. They are quite large- I was not expecting that until I saw the one hanging. GREAT find- Diana
ReplyDeleteI love the frame and it looks great with the pillow below! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you won the bid on the prints...you certainly scored on these...they are perfect in your home!....Have fun today!!!...can't wait to see the pics on Instagram!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome prints, Kim! Your finds are always fabulous, girl!
ReplyDeleteThose prints are perfect for your home! Thinking of you today. Hope it's fun!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I love an auction - but an auction in France would be a first!
ReplyDeleteThese are both gorgeous. I love dog prints and both of these are so pretty. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous Kim and truly a bargain, considering that they are limited! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI remember these now! They are sooo you. Isn't it fun to get something because you love it and then find out it actually has great value? I love identifying artists on old art. Way to go on your research! You did good.
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and you got them for a great price. They look perfect.
Kris
Oh, love those! great finds!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pieces Kin. They are such beautiful images and dogs!!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Congrats on einning the bEAUTIFUL prints, Kim!!! They are PERFECT in your home, besides being beautiful. Those faces!!! I really like them and will now go to Instagram and see what's going on:)
ReplyDeleteI bet they make the room even more cozy.
ReplyDeleteKim, I must say they are beautiful and I don't blame you at all for bidding on them, they are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGREAT treasures, Kim - very well done, indeed! Those dogs are sooooooooooooo cute, too!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did good...I love dog prints...
ReplyDeleteI love your new dog prints. The black and white one is a Gordon Setter and an English Setter and the Irish Setters are in color. Both are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dog prints Kim!
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Anne
That's a big win for a great price! Enjoy them, Kim! They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh Kim, they are treasures! They look so at home, in your home as well. I love the two Irish Setters. I had one as a child. Most beautiful dog. Wicked smart too. Wonderful news on the shoot as well and so interesting how the light and move things about. So much excitement!! Happy for you :))) Shannon
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