Bonhams New York to Auction 31 Works by Royal Canine Painter Reuben Ward Binks
Bonhams New York will offer 31 paintings by Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950), the British artist known for his canine portraits for the British royal family, in its Dogs in Show & Field: The Fine Art Sale on February 15, 2012. The works carry pre-sale estimates ranging from $400 to $3,000, with a combined estimate of more than $21,000. Highlights include a painting of King George V's Clumber spaniels at Sandringham ($1,200-1,800) and a black retriever with a duck ($1,000-1,500). Sam Travers of Bonhams 19th Century Pictures department noted Binks' technical skill and his status as a sought-after canine artist.
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The sale underscores the enduring market for sporting and animal art with royal provenance. Binks' commissions from Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, and George VI, along with a 1930 gift of a Van Dyck portrait from George V, add historical cachet to works that remain accessible to a broad range of collectors. The auction also features dog paintings by Arthur Wardle, Cecil Aldin, and others, indicating sustained interest in the genre.
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- Artists: Reuben Ward Binks
- People: Reuben Ward Binks, Sam Travers
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Locations: New York
- Prices: $400-$3,000, $1,200-1,800, $1,000-1,500, $21,000
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