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William Osborne RHA (1823 - 1901) King of the House Oil on canvas, 92 x 71cm (36¼ x 28'') Signed Provenance: Collection of the Hon. Francis D. Murnaghan Jr., thence by descent William Osborne is today best remembered as the father of t

William Osborne RHA (1823 - 1901) King of the House Oil on canvas, 92 x 71cm (36¼ x 28'') Signed Provenance: Collection of the Hon. Francis D. Murnaghan Jr., thence by descent William Osborne is today best remembered as the father of the artist Walter Osborne, but was a significant artist in his own right. Born in Dublin in February 1823, he was twenty-one years of age when he entered the Royal Hibernian Academy as a student. He began exhibiting at the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1851 with three works, a portrait of a Terrier Dog, a watercolour of a Boy and another of a Girl from an address in Pleasants Street in Dublin. He was elected a Member in 1868 and exhibited almost every year up to his death. Strickland notes that Osborne devoted himself to the painting of animals, chiefly dogs and horses, which he loved and thoroughly understood and wrote ‘’His pictures of dogs, in which he excelled, are full of life and vivacity, well drawn and good in colouring, often with touches of humour, the work of a man who had made the habits and characteristics of dogs a constant study.’’ His son, Walter eclipsed the father as a painter and sadly only outlived him by a couple of years.

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) GONE TO GROUND, 1890

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) GONE TO GROUND, 1890 oil on board signed with monogram lower left; signed and titled on reverse h:14  w:18.25 in. Provenance: Gorringe's, Sussex, 8 Dec 2011, lot 2135; Private collection; Hotlotz, Singapore, 8 October 2023, lot 106; Private collection Exhibited: RHA, Dublin, 1890, catalogue no. 244

William Osborne (Irish, 1823-1901), a pr

William Osborne (Irish, 1823-1901), a preparatory study of a recumbent dog sleeping, signed with initials and dated 1901 l.r., watercolour heightened with white, 50 by 76cm, framed

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) THE CATCH

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) THE CATCH oil on canvas signed with monogram lower left; indistinctly inscribed on reverse h:18  w:14 in. Born in Dublin and educated at the Royal Hibernian Academy schools, Osborne began exhibiting in 1851. From the outset he established himself as an animal painter, specialising in horses and dogs. Elected an Associate of the RHA in 1854 and a full member in 1869, he was a regular exhibitor there, earning a reputation as the prime animal portraitist of his day and winning numerous commissions around the country. His son Walter went on to become one of the pre-eminent painters of his generation.

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) Terrier with a Dead Hare Oil on canvas, 45 x 35cm (17¾ x 13¾") Signed with monogram (L. L)

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) Terrier with a Dead Hare Oil on canvas, 45 x 35cm (17¾ x 13¾") Signed with monogram (L. L)

WILLIAM OSBORNE R.H.A (BRITISH, 1823-1901) By order of the board oil on ca

WILLIAM OSBORNE R.H.A (BRITISH, 1823-1901) By order of the board oil on canvas 18 1/2 x 14 in. (47 x 35.5 cm.)

ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM OSBORNE R.H.A (BRITISH, 1823-1901) His catch: a terr

ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM OSBORNE R.H.A (BRITISH, 1823-1901) His catch: a terrier with a dead lapwing oil on canvas 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm.)

William Osborne, RHA (Irish, 1823-1901) Equestrian portrait of Thomas Conolly, MP, of Castletown, mounted on a dappled grey hunter in a wooded landscape

William Osborne, RHA (Irish, 1823-1901) Equestrian portrait of Thomas Conolly, MP, of Castletown, mounted on a dappled grey hunter in a wooded landscape Oil on canvas 112 x 133cm (44 1/16 x 52 3/8in).

William Osborne, RHA (Irish, 1823-1901) Equestrian portrait of Sarah Conolly of Castletown, mounted side saddle on a light bay hunter in a landscape

William Osborne, RHA (Irish, 1823-1901) Equestrian portrait of Sarah Conolly of Castletown, mounted side saddle on a light bay hunter in a landscape Oil on canvas 112 x 133cm (44 1/16 x 52 3/8in).

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823 - 1901) A Favourite Bay Hunter 'Paddy' in a Loose Box Oil on canvas, 49 x 64cm

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823 - 1901) A Favourite Bay Hunter 'Paddy' in a Loose Box Oil on canvas, 49 x 64cm

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) A terrier with her litter Oil on canvas, 53 x 88cm Signed with monogram

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) A terrier with her litter Oil on canvas, 53 x 88cm Signed with monogram

William Osborne Hamilton, nach, Die zwölf Monate

nach William Osborne Hamilton, Die zwölf Monate zwölf Farbpunktierstiche mit der Darstellung monatstypischer Tätigkeiten, Ende 18. Jh., teils leichte Erhaltungsmängel, hinter Glas mit ovalem Bildausschnitt gerahmt (Rahmen teils mit Erhaltungsmängeln), auf Rahmen jeweils Schild mit Monatsangabe und "after Wm. Hamilton", Darstellungsmaße ca. 30 x 25 cm. Künstlerinfo: schott. Maler (1751 Chelsea bis 1801 London), Kunststudium in Italien und ab 1769 an der Royal Academy in London, 1780–89 an den Ausstellungen der Akademie beteiligt, fertigte die Vorlage für die Bemalung einer Staatskutsche für Lord Fitzgibbon, seine Gemälde fanden als Reproduktionsstiche große Verbreitung, Quelle: Thieme-Becker.

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823 - 1901) Paddy, a hunter in a stable Oil on canvas, 49 x 64cm

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823 - 1901) Paddy, a hunter in a stable Oil on canvas, 49 x 64cm

William Osborne, 1823 – 1901

OFFIZIER MIT ZWEI PRACHTVOLLEN PFERDEN Öl auf Holz. Ca. 26 x 30 cm. Rechts unten monogrammiert. In dekorativem Rahmen. Auf einer Wiese am Rande eines Waldes ein Offizier in Uniform auf einem stattlichen braunem Pferd reitend, ein Zweites mit weißem Stirnfleck an den Zügeln haltend. Der Reiter in Rückansicht auf einem Sattel mit monogrammierter Satteldecke, hat zudem auf seiner linken Hüftseite einen Degen herabhängen. Hervorragende Darstellung der gesattelten edlen Tiere mit feinem glänzenden Fell unter hohem Himmel mit weißen Wolken. (1231292) (18)

William Osborne (1823-1901) Irish. 'Not for Sharing', a Study of a Terrier, and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, holding a Bone by his Kennel, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 25" x 30".

William Osborne (1823-1901) Irish. 'Not for Sharing', a Study of a Terrier, and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, holding a Bone by his Kennel, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 25" x 30".

Attributed to William Osborne (1823-1901) Irish. 'Bags a Feather', a Terrier getting a Feather from a Chicken, Oil on Canvas, Unframed, 20" x 26".

Attributed to William Osborne (1823-1901) Irish. 'Bags a Feather', a Terrier getting a Feather from a Chicken, Oil on Canvas, Unframed, 20" x 26".

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) WAITING FOR THE WHISTLE

with artist's name and title on John Gilbert [120 Patrick St., Cork] label on reverse

WILLIAM OSBORNE, R.H.A. | A Moment of Liberty

oil on canvas

Attributed William Osborne (1823-1901), "Unknown (American Bulldog and Terrier)," Oil on Canvas Painting, c. Late 19th Cent.

Attributed William Osborne (1823-1901), "Unknown (American Bulldog and Terrier)," Oil on Canvas Painting, c. Late 19th Cent.

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) THE COUNT (PROPERTY OF S.A. ROBERTS ESQ., BURLINGTON ROAD)

signed with monogram lower right; inscribed on reverse

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) THE COUNT (PROPERTY OF S.A. ROBERTS ESQ., BURLINGTON ROAD)

signed with monogram lower right; inscribed on reverse

*WILLIAM OSBORNE, R.H.A. (1823-1909)

*WILLIAM OSBORNE, R.H.A. (1823-1909) VICTORIA inscribed 3rd DG on sword knot, inscribed (reverse of canvas) Victoria born at Montreal Canada about Nov 1847. The property of Arundell Neave esq. of the 3rd Dragoon Guards. Painted in Dublin 1854 by Osborne. Went to Scularian 1855. Accidentally killed in Pera, Constantinople, April 13 1856. oil on canvas 49.5 cm by 59.5 cm; 19 1/2 in by 23 1/2 in framed This tender and poignant dog portrait is a fine testament to Osborne's position as one of the foremost animal painters of mid-nineteenth century British art. Clearly a beloved pet, Victoria belonged to Arundell Neave Esq., later Sir Arundell Neave, the fourth Baronet, and the later addition of the story of her life and death show the regard in which her owner held her. The 3rd Dragoon Guards were stationed in Ireland throughout the Crimean War, but it is possible that Victoria changed hands and accompanied another regiment to Constantinople.

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901)Bay Hunter in a Stable YardOil on canvas

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901)Bay Hunter in a Stable YardOil on canvas, 45 x 59.5cm (17¾ x 23½)Signed with monogramProvenance: Arthur Ackermann trade label affixed versoWilliam Osborne was born in Dublin in February 1823 and was twenty-one years of age when he entered the Royal Hibernian Academy as a student. He began exhibiting at the RHA in 1851 with three works, a portrait of a Terrier Dog, a watercolour of a Boy and another of a Girl from an address in Pleasants Street in Dublin. He became a Member in 1868 and exhibited almost every year up to his death. Strickland notes that Osborne “devoted himself to the painting of animals, chiefly dogs and horses, which he loved and thoroughly understood.” His son, Walter eclipsed the father as a painter and sadly only outlived him by a couple of years.

William Osborne - Irish Artist Attributed 1821-1901 ' Poppy ' Oil on Canvas

William Osborne - Irish Artist Attributed 1821-1901 ' Poppy ' Oil on Canvas. Signed and Titled to Back Stretcher. 16.5 x 20 Inches.

William Osborne - Irish Artist Attributed 1821-1901 ' Poppy ' Oil on Canvas

William Osborne - Irish Artist Attributed 1821-1901 ' Poppy ' Oil on Canvas. Signed and Titled to Back Stretcher. 16.5 x 20 Inches.

William Osborne - Irish Artist Attributed 1821-1901 ' Poppy ' Oil on Canvas

William Osborne - Irish Artist Attributed 1821-1901 ' Poppy ' Oil on Canvas. Signed and Titled to Back Stretcher. 16.5 x 20 Inches.

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) Study of a

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) Study of a Dachshund Oil on canvas, 49 x 56cm Signed with monogram

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) An Irish Wolf Dog

WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) An Irish Wolf Dog - Fiona Oil on board, 44 x 36cm Signed with monogram, inscribed on period label verso

AFTER WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) The

AFTER WILLIAM OSBORNE RHA (1823-1901) The Curraghmore Hunt Autotype, 62 x 112cm Published by Cranfield

William Osborne, R.H.A. (1823-1901)

William Osborne, R.H.A. (1823-1901) His master's favourite signed with monogram (lower left) oil on canvas 14 x 18 in. (35.6 x 45.7 cm.)

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) Let us be Friends

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) Let us be Friends Oil on canvas, 46 x 35.5cm (18 x 14'') Signed with mongram, inscribed with title verso William Osborne is today best remembered as the father of the artist Walter Osborne. But he was a significant artist in his own right. He specialised in painting animals especially his own terriers who were often depicted in hi studio. Strickland wrote ''His pictures of dogs, in which he excelled, are full of life and vivacity, well drawn and good in colouring, often with touches of humour, the work of a man who had made the habits and characteristics of dogs a constant study.''

William Osborne (1823-1901) 'Gone to Ground', 14 x 18in.

William Osborne (1823-1901) oil on millboard, 'Gone to Ground', monogrammed, 14 x 18in.

William Osborne 1823 - 1901

William Osborne, 1823 - 1901, Two dogs in a barn, Signed with initial W.O., Oil on canvas Dimensions: 35 x 46 cms.

William Osborne, R.H.A. (Irish, 1823-1901)

William Osborne, R.H.A. (Irish, 1823-1901) The hounds from York & Ainsty Kennels signed 'W. Osborne' (lower left) and further signed and inscribed 'W. Osborne R.H.A./5 Castlewood Avenue./Dublin/25 Aug/1872/Timely/Sultan Duster/Twilight/Nosegay Harmony/Racer/Gadabout/Auditor/Nimrod' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 36 x 50 in. (91.3 x 127 cm.) The present lot is presented with a red leather booklet listing the breeding of the hounds, dated November, 1871 and a note from the artist detailing the hounds depicted (illustrated). To view these documents, please contact the department.

William Osborne R.H.A. (1823-1901)

William Osborne R.H.A. (1823-1901) Portrait of John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910) riding with troopers in Dublin signed with monogram (lower left) oil on canvas 34 x 44 in. (86.3 x 111.8 cm.) in a Watts frame

William Osborne R.H.A. (1823-1901)

William Osborne R.H.A. (1823-1901) Portrait of John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910) riding with troopers in Dublin signed with monogram (lower left) oil on canvas 34 x 44 in. (86.3 x 111.8 cm.) in a Watts frame

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) Tinder Box with

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) Tinder Box with Captain Lummie Harford (Scots Guards) up Oil on canvas, 49 x 57cm (19.25 x 22.5") Signed with monogram, signed again and inscribed '5 Castlewood Dublin' on stretcher The father of Walter Osborne, he was principally known as a painter of portraits and also of animals, especially dogs, horses, and hunting scenes. In all he exhibited 202 pictures at the Royal Hibernian Academy from 1951 to 1901, and from 1851 to 1872 he sent his work from an address at 3 Cronish Terrace, Castlewood Avenue, Rathmines.

William Osborne, R.H.A. (IRISH, 1823-1901)

William Osborne, R.H.A. (IRISH, 1823-1901) Yellow Jack in a stable signed and inscribed 'W Osborne R.H.A. 5 Castlewood Avue/Rathmines/Dublin' (on the stretcher); and inscribed 'Yellow Jack by Shawn Bdhui/14 Years Old/May 1868' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm.)

William Osborne (Irish, 1823-1901) An foxhound in an interior

An foxhound in an interior monogrammed lower left, oil on canvas 35.5 x 46cm (14 x 18 1/8in).

Stealing the Milk

William Osborne, R.H.A. (1823-1901) Stealing the Milk oil on canvas 18 x 14 in. (45.8 x 35.5 cm.)

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) The Best of

William Osborne RHA (1823-1901) The Best of Friends" Oil on canvas, 18" x 14" (46 x 35.5cm), signed with monogram; inscribed verso."

William Osborne 1823-1901 , tinder-box with captain lummie harford (scots guards) up oil on canvas

signed and inscribed W. Osborne, 5 Castlewood, Dublin on the stretcher oil on canvas

WILLIAM OSBORNE, 1823-1901

LEADER OF THE PACK 47x35cm.; 18½x13¾in. signed with monogram oil on board laid on canvas

WILLIAM OSBORNE, 1823-1901

HIS CATCH 46x35.5cm.; 18x14in. oil on canvas

William Osborne, R.H.A. (1823-1901)

A bay hunter in a stable yard oil on canvas 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66 cm.) PROVENANCE Castletown House, Christie's, Dublin, 29 May 1980, lot 78. W. Osbourne, (inscribed on a label of Stark Brothers, Print Sellers and Frame Makers of 7 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin, together with the date 17/5/67, attached to the stretcher). NOTES According to a label attached to the reverse, The horse was bought for œ120 as a four-year-old in April 1863 from D. Cox. It was sent to J. Codrington, M.F.H on 14 April, 1881.

William Osborne

William Osborne (Irish, 1823 - 1901)A Dachshund oil on canvas laid down on card 19 3/4 x 16in. (50.2 x 40.6cm.) framed as an oval

William Osborne (Irish, 1823 - 1901) A Dachshund 19 3/4 x 16in. (50.2 x 40.6cm.) framed as an oval