Thomas Blinks

Lot 8 Thomas Blinks British, 1860-1912 On the Scent Signed TCBlinks with monogramed first initials (ll) Oil on canvas backed by masonite 14 x 18 inches (35.5 x 45.7 cm) Provenance: Private collection, Cleveland, OH, acquired in England circa 1938 Thence by descent in the family to the present owner C Estimate $20,000-40,000 Dirty, yellowed varnish. Frame rubbing, resulting in a few small spots of paint loss (uper left corner edge; upper right center edge and lower right corner. Few scattered small areas of light craquelure. Partially adhered to the masonite backing. No apparent restoration. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

Thomas Blinks (1853-1912) The Empress of Austria, accompanied by Captain Bay Middleton signed and dated 'T Blinks 92' (lower left) oil on board 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.3 cm.) The Empress of Austria was one of the great beauties of the day, and also one of the most famous horsewomen. Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898) was the wife of Franz Joseph I, and therefore both Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary. She also held the titles of Queen of Bohemia and Croatia. From an early age, she was called Sisi by family and friends. Captain William George "Bay" Middleton (1846-1892) was a noted English horseman. When the Empress of Austria hunted in Ireland, he was her pilot. The Empress visited England, arriving on 2 August 1874, where she met Earl Spencer. When she returned to England in 1876, she visited Lord Spencer at Althorp, and Bay Middleton was asked to "pilot" the Empress. She left England in February 1882 and never hunted in England or Ireland again. In the present painting the Empress is probably hunting with the Pytchley.

Lot Description Thomas Blinks (1853-1912) Setters on point signed and dated 'TBlinks 99.' (lower left) oil on canvas 14 x 18 in. (35.6 x 45.7 cm.) Special Notice VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on thebuyer's premium. Lot Condition Report I confirm that I have read this Important Notice and agree to itsterms. View ConditionReport

Lot 650 Property from the Estate of Agnes Warren Doeller Thomas Blinks (British 1860-1912) The Oakley Dandy Signed T Blinks l.l.; also titled on paper label affixed to verso Oil on canvas 21 x 23 in (53.3 x 58.4 cm) Estimate $8,000-12,000 Provenance: Henry Graves & Company, London, from paper label affixed to verso The Sporting Gallery, Middleburg, VA, from paper label affixed to verso Under black light: with uneven, milky-green varnish; with light frame abrasion and possible scattered restoration around perimeter, visible from surface. Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

Thomas Blinks (British; 1860 - 1912) "Steady" sporting dogs lithograph signed and titled in the stone. Image; 11" x 18". Estimate $150-300 A statement of "Very good condition" means, that in our opinion,there are no significant damages and there has been norepair. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to the client. Weare offering our professional opinion. We attempt to submitcondition reports in the description. However, the absence of acondition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfectcondition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections orthe effects of aging. Antique Helper, Inc., et al shall have noresponsibility for any error or omission regarding an item'scondition.