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  • § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1893-1980)
    Sep. 26, 2024

    § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1893-1980)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1893-1980) A MODEL Signed and indistinctly dated, oil on canvas 56cm x 46cm (22in x 14in) Presented by Richard Edmiston, Esq., 1937.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980)
    May. 14, 2024

    David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980)

    Est: £300 - £400

    David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length seated, in a green flowery dress and fur coat signed and dated 'Cowan Dobson/31' l.l., oil on canvas 85 x 66cm Condition Report: Framed: 102 x 84cm Craquelure in areas. The paint looks a little thin in some places. Cracks to the sitter's face and neck, please refer to images. There is a very small loss to the neck and the paint appears a little unstable in this area. Not viewed out of glazed frame or examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980)
    Apr. 09, 2024

    ▲ David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980)

    Est: £300 - £500

    ▲ David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) Portrait of a lady, half-length seated, in a fur coat and pink scarf signed 'Cowan Dobson' and indistinctly dated l.l., oil on canvas 77 x 64cm Condition Report: Framed: 95 x 81cm Surface dust and dirt with some light scuffs. The canvas has been pierced in the upper right and there is a light scratch measuring 9cm in length just beneath, please refer to images. There is a further small pierced hole just above the sitter's head. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • ▲ David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980)
    Apr. 09, 2024

    ▲ David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980)

    Est: £500 - £800

    ▲ David Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length seated, in a green flowery dress and fur coat signed and dated 'Cowan Dobson/31' l.l., oil on canvas 85 x 66cm Condition Report: Framed: 102 x 84cm Craquelure in areas. The paint looks a little thin in some places. Cracks to the sitter's face and neck, please refer to images. There is a very small loss to the neck and the paint appears a little unstable in this area. Not viewed out of glazed frame or examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

    Sworders
  • Cowan Dobson (1894 - 1980), A portrait of a lady
    Nov. 30, 2023

    Cowan Dobson (1894 - 1980), A portrait of a lady

    Est: £500 - £800

    Cowan Dobson (1894 - 1980) A portrait of a lady Oil on canvas Signed, lower left Provenance: By descent to the daughter of the sitter Dimensions: (Canvas) 24 in. (H) x 20 in. (W) (Frame) 31 in. (H) x 27 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • § COWAN DOBSON (BRITISH, 1894-1980)
    Mar. 29, 2023

    § COWAN DOBSON (BRITISH, 1894-1980)

    Est: £300 - £500

    § COWAN DOBSON (BRITISH, 1894-1980) COWAN DOBSON (BRITISH, 1894-1980) Still life of roses and reflection signed and dated 'Cowan Dobson 42' (lower right) oil on canvas board 29.5 x 34.5 cm. (11 5/8 x 13 5/8 in.) ARR

    Chiswick Auctions
  • § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1893-1980) THE FUR COLLAR
    Jun. 16, 2022

    § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1893-1980) THE FUR COLLAR

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (SCOTTISH 1893-1980) THE FUR COLLAR Signed, oil on canvas (76cm x 63.5cm (30in x 25in))

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980)
    Oct. 15, 2020

    COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980)

    Est: £500 - £700

    signed, oil on canvas

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980)
    Oct. 15, 2020

    COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    signed and dated ’45, oil on canvas

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980) Portrait of Diana Forbes
    Aug. 05, 2020

    Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980) Portrait of Diana Forbes

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980) Portrait of Diana Forbes signed and dated 'Cowan Dobson 25' (lower left) oil on canvas 76.2 x 63.5cm (30 x 25in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • DAVID COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980), PORTRAIT OF LADY HOLDING A RED ROSE, signed
    Mar. 01, 2020

    DAVID COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980), PORTRAIT OF LADY HOLDING A RED ROSE, signed

    Est: £4,000 - £6,000

    DAVID COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980), PORTRAIT OF LADY HOLDING A RED ROSE, signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed. 123cm by 97.5cm Note: David Cowan Dobson (1894–1980) was a leading Scottish portrait artist of his day. Dobson was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, the second son of the Scottish portrait painter Henry John Dobson (1858–1928). Dobson started his career in Scotland. He was educated at George Watson's College in Edinburgh and studied art in Edinburgh, London and Paris. In 1918 he was using his father's studio at Dalry. Around 1920 he moved to London and from then on he worked and resided mainly in London. Occasionally, he would work in and around Glasgow. He is said to have rented Kenmure Castle, in New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, in the 1930s and 1940s to entertain and paint fashionable sitters.

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • DAVID COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980), PORTRAIT OF A LADY WEARING A LONG PEARL NEC
    Mar. 01, 2020

    DAVID COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980), PORTRAIT OF A LADY WEARING A LONG PEARL NEC

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    DAVID COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980), PORTRAIT OF A LADY WEARING A LONG PEARL NECKLACE, signed lower right, oil on canvas. 132cm by 76.5cm Note: David Cowan Dobson (1894–1980) was a leading Scottish portrait artist of his day. Dobson was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, the second son of the Scottish portrait painter Henry John Dobson (1858–1928). Dobson started his career in Scotland. He was educated at George Watson's College in Edinburgh and studied art in Edinburgh, London and Paris. In 1918 he was using his father's studio at Dalry. Around 1920 he moved to London and from then on he worked and resided mainly in London. Occasionally, he would work in and around Glasgow. He is said to have rented Kenmure Castle, in New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, in the 1930s and 1940s to entertain and paint fashionable sitters.

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • Cowan Dobson Watercolor
    Jan. 19, 2020

    Cowan Dobson Watercolor

    Est: $150 - $300

    Cowan Dobson Watercolor, (American 1894-1980), depicts a standing semi nude female putting her foot into a slipper, signed lower left and dated "42", sight 13 1/2" x 20", matted in John Gibson labeled wood frame, 23" x 31 1/2". CONDITION: Very good, tape on verso holding back panel in place.

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • COWAN DOBSON (BRADFORD 1894 - 1980 ? ) Portrait de femme aux gants noirs huile sur toile 76,2 x 63,5 cm. (30 1/8 x 25 in.)
    Nov. 28, 2019

    COWAN DOBSON (BRADFORD 1894 - 1980 ? ) Portrait de femme aux gants noirs huile sur toile 76,2 x 63,5 cm. (30 1/8 x 25 in.)

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    COWAN DOBSON (BRADFORD 1894 - 1980 ? ) Portrait de femme aux gants noirs signé 'Cowan Dobson' (en bas à droite) huile sur toile 76,2 x 63,5 cm. (30 1/8 x 25 in.)

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) British. Study of a Reclining Nude on a Sofa, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 16" x 20".
    Jul. 25, 2018

    Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) British. Study of a Reclining Nude on a Sofa, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 16" x 20".

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) British. Study of a Reclining Nude on a Sofa, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 16" x 20".

    John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
  • COWAN DOBSON, R.B.A., R.P. (SCOTTISH, 1893-1980) Portrait of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham (1852-1936)
    Jan. 31, 2018

    COWAN DOBSON, R.B.A., R.P. (SCOTTISH, 1893-1980) Portrait of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham (1852-1936)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    COWAN DOBSON, R.B.A., R.P. (SCOTTISH, 1893-1980) Portrait of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham (1852-1936) oil on canvas 52½ x 34¼ in. (133.4 x 87 cm.)

    Christie's
  • AR Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980)
    Dec. 19, 2017

    AR Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    AR Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980) The yellow headscarf

    Bonhams
  • [§] COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980) PORTRAIT OF R.A. ROBERTSON 140cm x 95.5cm (55in x 37.5in)
    Apr. 05, 2017

    [§] COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980) PORTRAIT OF R.A. ROBERTSON 140cm x 95.5cm (55in x 37.5in)

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    [§] COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH 1894-1980) PORTRAIT OF R.A. ROBERTSON signed and dated ''24, oil on canvas 140cm x 95.5cm (55in x 37.5in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • *David 'Cowan' Dobson (1894-1980), MOLL FLANDERS
    Jul. 29, 2014

    *David 'Cowan' Dobson (1894-1980), MOLL FLANDERS

    Est: £600 - £800

    *David 'Cowan' Dobson (1894-1980), MOLL FLANDERS Signed l.r., oil on canvas 77 x 64cm The model for the painting was Muriel Leach, a close friend of the artist who sat for many of Dobson's works. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.

    Sworders
  • § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (BRITISH 1894-1980) PORTRAIT OF MARJORIE MCINNES 50cm x 40cm (19.25in x 15.25in)
    Jan. 26, 2013

    § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (BRITISH 1894-1980) PORTRAIT OF MARJORIE MCINNES 50cm x 40cm (19.25in x 15.25in)

    Est: £400 - £600

    § COWAN DOBSON R.B.A. (BRITISH 1894-1980) PORTRAIT OF MARJORIE MCINNES Signed and dated '21, oil on canvasboard 50cm x 40cm (19.25in x 15.25in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980)
    Nov. 28, 2012

    Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980)

    Est: £500 - £700

    Reclining female nude signed 'COWAN DOBSON' (lower right) oil on canvas 42 x 52cm (16 9/16 x 20 1/2in).

    Bonhams
  • Cowan Dobson, British ARBA 1894-1980- Portrait an
    Sep. 18, 2012

    Cowan Dobson, British ARBA 1894-1980- Portrait an

    Est: £400 - £600

    Cowan Dobson, British ARBA 1894-1980- Portrait an officer standing three-quarter length in a greatcoat and holding a helmet and sword; oil on canvas, signed, 128x82cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

    Roseberys
  • Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980)
    Oct. 04, 2011

    Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980)

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980) Portrait of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham (1852-1936) signed 'Cowan Dobson' (upper left) oil on canvas 52½ x 34¼ in. (133.4 x 87 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson RBA, British 1894-1980- Fishing boat
    Aug. 06, 2011

    Cowan Dobson RBA, British 1894-1980- Fishing boat

    Est: £120 - £180

    Cowan Dobson RBA, British 1894-1980- Fishing boat at sea; watercolour, signed, 28.3x23.6cm: together with three other watercolours by the same artist, two depicting the River Thames and the other an Oriental bird in flight, all signed, various sizes, (4)

    Roseberys
  • Cowan Dobson RBA, British 1894-1980- Fishing boat
    Jul. 09, 2011

    Cowan Dobson RBA, British 1894-1980- Fishing boat

    Est: £200 - £300

    Cowan Dobson RBA, British 1894-1980- Fishing boat at sea; watercolour, signed, 28.3x23.6cm: together with three other watercolours by the same artist, two depicting the River Thames and the other an Oriental bird in flight, all signed, various sizes, (4)

    Roseberys
  • Cowan Dobson 1894-1980- Fishing boat at sea;
    May. 07, 2011

    Cowan Dobson 1894-1980- Fishing boat at sea;

    Est: £300 - £400

    Cowan Dobson 1894-1980- Fishing boat at sea; watercolour, signed, 28.3x23.6cm: together with three other watercolours by the same artist, two depicting the River Thames and the other an Oriental bird in flight, all signed, various sizes, (4)

    Roseberys
  • Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) Scottish Oil on canvas An
    Mar. 12, 2011

    Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) Scottish Oil on canvas An

    Est: £1,200 - £1,500

    Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) Scottish Oil on canvas An odalisque lady reclining on sofa in the nude Signed lower right 16" x 20" Bears exhibition label lot label verso

    Claydon Auctioneers
  • Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) oil on canvas in gilt
    Nov. 24, 2010

    Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) oil on canvas in gilt

    Est: £300 - £400

    Cowan Dobson (1894-1980) oil on canvas in gilt frame - study of a reclining female nude, signed, 39.5cm x 49.5cm

    Reeman Dansie
  • COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980) Portrait of a female
    Oct. 13, 2010

    COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980) Portrait of a female

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    COWAN DOBSON (1894-1980) Portrait of a female hunting beauty wearing red top coat, riding hat and holding a crop, signed, oils on canvas, 29 1/2" x 24 1/2" (see illustration).

    Mallams
  • COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH, 1894-1980), A BUST LENGTH
    Sep. 18, 2010

    COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH, 1894-1980), A BUST LENGTH

    Est: £400 - £600

    COWAN DOBSON (SCOTTISH, 1894-1980), A BUST LENGTH PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY, signed and dated (19)18 lower left, oil on canvas, framed. 50cm by 40cm

    Addisons Auctioneers
  • Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980) Portrait of a lady
    Oct. 14, 2009

    Cowan Dobson, RBA (British, 1893-1980) Portrait of a lady

    Est: £400 - £600

    Portrait of a lady oil on canvas 62 x 51.5cm (24 7/16 x 20 1/4in).

    Bonhams
  • Cowan Dobson (SCOTTISH, 1894-1980)
    May. 19, 2009

    Cowan Dobson (SCOTTISH, 1894-1980)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Cowan Dobson (SCOTTISH, 1894-1980) Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, in a black gown and gloves signed 'Cowan Dobson' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson (1893-1980) Moll Flanders Oil on
    Feb. 24, 2009

    Cowan Dobson (1893-1980) Moll Flanders Oil on

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Cowan Dobson (1893-1980) Moll Flanders Oil on canvas Signed lower right 76cm x 63cm Moll Flanders is the eponymous Heroine of the novel 'The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders' by Daniel Defoe publish in 1722. The heroine, an orphan girl 'Moll Flanders' turns to a life of crime in order to improve position in society. After many hardships, Defoe transports her to Virginia where she finally finds prosperity. The model for the painting was Muriel Leach, a close friend of the artist who sat for many of Dobson's works. With her extravagant costume and bawdy looks she certainly fits the part of the aging, lascivious heroine. The costume was in fact made to commemorate the freezing over of the river Thames in Charles II's reign.

    Dreweatts 1759
  • ***DOBSON COWAN| (1894-1980 English) Still
    Nov. 30, 2008

    ***DOBSON COWAN| (1894-1980 English) Still

    Est: $500 - $700

    ***DOBSON, COWAN| (1894-1980 English) Still life with flowers, framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 14'' x 18'', with frame 19 1/2'' x 23 1/2'', signed and dated 1939 lower left. CONDITION: 1/2'' diameter paint chip center on base of flower vase, some scattered paint craquelure.

    Bunte Auction Services
  • Cowan Dobson (Scottish, 1894-1980)
    Apr. 27, 2006

    Cowan Dobson (Scottish, 1894-1980)

    Est: £400 - £600

    A break from sewing signed 'COWAN DOBSON' (upper left) oil on canvas, unframed 38 3/4 x 31 7/8 in. (98.3 x 81 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson (British, 1893-1980)
    Apr. 19, 2005

    Cowan Dobson (British, 1893-1980)

    Est: -

    Portrait of Moll Flanders signed, oil on canvas 76 x 63.5cm (30 x 25in)

    Bonhams
  • Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980)
    Mar. 13, 2005

    Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980)

    Est: £500 - £800

    Portrait of Mrs Simmons signed 'COWAN DOBSON' (lower right) oil on canvas 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm.)

    Christie's
  • COWAN DOBSON (1893-1980)
    Oct. 14, 2004

    COWAN DOBSON (1893-1980)

    Est: £500 - £700

    STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT AND WINE SIGNED 'COWAN DOBSON' (LOWER RIGHT) OIL ON CANVAS 16 X 20 IN. (40.7 X 50.8 CM.)

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson (1893-1980)
    Mar. 11, 2004

    Cowan Dobson (1893-1980)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Reclining nude signed with initials 'CD' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980)
    Mar. 07, 2002

    Cowan Dobson, R.B.A., R.P. (1893-1980)

    Est: $2,130 - $2,840

    Portrait of Stewart Cruikshank, seated three-quarter-length, in a white shirt and red belt; and Portrait of Dorothy Cruikshank, seated three-quarter-length, in a black dress and red cloak both signed 'Cowan Dobson' (upper left) and (lower left) respectively and the former dated '24' oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.3 x 63.5 cm.) a pair (2) NOTES Stewart and Dorothy Cruikshank were the children of Alexander Stewart Cruikshank, chairman of Howard & Wyndham Ltd. They were both accomplished theatre proprieters.

    Christie's
  • Cowan Dobson, R.B.A. (1894-1980)
    Mar. 08, 2001

    Cowan Dobson, R.B.A. (1894-1980)

    Est: $987 - $1,410

    Yellow and pink chrysanthemums signed with initials 'C. D.' (upper right) oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.5 cm.) SALESROOM NOTICE Please note that this lot should not be daggered for VAT in the catalogue.

    Christie's
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