Reginald Bathurst Birch

LOT 19 BIRCH, REGINALD. Five illustrations, comprising: i) Genie and the Lamp, 12 1/4 by15 in., signed "Birch" lower right, matted, glazed and framed (17 5/8 by 21 1/8 in.); i i) Boy jumping over marmotburrow, 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 in., signed "Birch" lowerleft, matted; i ii) Boy kissing miniature princess, 10 3/4 by 11 in., signed "Birch" lower left, matted; i v) Woodchopper with boy on awalking stick, 16 by 11 in., unsigned, matted; v ) CavortingYouth in ring of dancing fairies, 16 by 11 in., signed "Birch" lower left, matted; all inkdrawings, some light browning and occasional soiling 1,200—1,600 USD Five illustrations, comprising: i) Genie and the Lamp, 12 1/4 by15 in., signed "Birch" lower right, matted,glazed and framed (17 5/8 by 21 1/8 in.); i i) Boy jumping over marmotburrow, 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 in., signed "Birch" lowerleft, matted; i ii) Boy kissing miniature princess, 10 3/4 by 11 in.,signed "Birch" lower left, matted; i v) Woodchopper with boy on awalking stick, 16 by 11 in., unsigned,matted; v ) CavortingYouth in ring of dancing fairies, 16 by 11 in.,signed "Birch" lower left, matted; all inkdrawings, some light browning and occasional soiling It is thought that these illustrations may have been publishedwithin St Nicholas magazine.

Reginald Bathurst Birch (1856-1943) The young knight alone in the wilderness signed 'Birch' (lower right) pen and black ink, unframed 13 x 10¾ in. (33 x 27.3 cm.) VARIOUS PROPERTIES Reginald Birch was the illustrator of Little Lord Fauntleroy andThe One I Knew Best of All by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

REGINALD BIRCH (American 1856 - 1943) Jim: A Tame Crow, St. Nicholas magazine illustration , February 1895 Ink on paper 15 x 15 in. Signed lower right This pen and ink drawing by the famous illustrator of Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Mill On the Floss was done for the St Nicholas magazine story, Jim: A Tame Crow, by Malcolm Douglas. Caption: "He would shout out 'Stop!' to the farmers who went by in their wagons." Estimate: $500 - $600. Condition Report*: Aside from a few scuff marks, and some minor surface soiling, the art is in Very Good condiion. *Heritage Auction Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

LOT 20 BIRCH, REGINALD. Dancing fairies and dolls 5 7/8 by 12 3/4 in., ink drawing, signed"Birch" lower right, matted, glazed and framed(13 3/4 by 20 9/16 in.) 700—900 USD Dancing fairies and dolls 5 7/8 by 12 3/4 in., ink drawing, signed"Birch" lower right, matted, glazed and framed(13 3/4 by 20 9/16 in.) Apparently published within St Nicholas magazine for September1921.

LOT 21 BIRCH, REGINALD. "Holly-Berry and Mistletoe" 12 1/2 by 15 1/2 in., ink drawing, signed"Birch" lower left, matted, some light soiling 500—700 USD "Holly-Berry and Mistletoe" 12 1/2 by 15 1/2 in., ink drawing, signed"Birch" lower left, matted, some light soiling Exhibited: Johnson & Johnson Art ExhibitionProgram, "Children's Book Illustrations from the 19th andEarly 20th Centuries", December 1990 Published as the title and head-piece to a story by M. CarrieHyde within St Nicholas magazine for December 1892.