Woof! 19th-century dog art collection leads the pack at Hindman, Dec. 7

Alexander Pope, ‘English Setters,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Alexander Pope, ‘English Setters,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Alexander Pope, ‘English Setters,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman will present property from the collection of Frances G. Scaife as a highlight of its American & European Art auction, scheduled for Wednesday, December 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Mrs. Scaife’s collection of 19th-century dog paintings is one of the most significant private collections of these paintings held in the United States. A lover of all animals, Scaife has been a collector of English dog paintings for many years. Known in New York and Palm Beach for her keen eye and sense of style, this collection is a result of her strong curatorial vision.

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