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	CECIL ALDIN ‘MATED’ & 'REVOKED' The Chess Game & the card game Whist SCARCE. Original chromolithographs, First edition, First issue, signed and dated in plate (bottom left) and in graphite (left below image). Good condition and colour. Original period bubble glazing and gilt-lined oak frames, slight ghost browning due to original wood slats on verso. 15 1/16 x 24 1/8” (38.2 x 61.3cm.) excluding letters [Frame: 24 ½ x 33 ¼”] PRICE CODE E Ref. M&ST1&2/ARNea/o.ns > GVL Pair DRLN SOLD Click here for printing technique Click here for price guide Published Lawrence & Bullen, London & Washington 1901. Splendidly captured by Aldin in the classic caricature of a Chess match, is the twinkle in the eye of the victor as he leans back into his wing-back chair to savor his moment of triumph, whilst filling his clay pipe. The awful truth of defeat sinks into the mind of the vanquished, but fortunately the Butler is a step ahead of him as he is already pouring a restorative Brandy. Two household dogs and a cat are witness to the dramatic scene, which takes place in the panelled saloon of an old country house the paneled vestibule is glimpsed through the open door. Together with: The hotly contested card game of Whist, The master of the hunt has apparently been unable to follow suit and is receiving the ire of his partner (the Bishop) whilst both the squire and captain are delighted at his demise and the latter raises a glass to defeat of the other partners. A spaniel looks up bemused at the spectacle, which takes place in the panelled room of an old country house. The candle lit room is adorned with ancestral portraits and the trappings of English country life.

Hunt Breakfast at the three pigeons Breaking Cover

Cecil Charles Windsor ALDIN
British 1870 - 1935

Three plates from the most famous of Aldin's Hunting series:
The Fallowfield Hunt. 1900

Hunt Breakfast at the three Pigeons
Breaking Cover
The Death

Published by Lawrence and Bullen, London 1900. Colour Lithograph 14 1/2 x 24 ( 36.8 x 61 cm.) glazed, Original oak frame 22 1/2 x 31 1/2"
1.Ref. JH1(219) / ENN/ da.anal > LAL PRICE CODE C
2.Ref. JH2(219) / RNN/ da.anal > ENN 3. Ref JH3(219) / RNN/ da.anal >ENN
PRICE CODE B

1. Hunt Breakfast at the three Pigeons Five huntsmen, including the parson are gathered in the flag-stoned floor and wood beamed dining room. The walls of the Three Pigeons Inn are adorned with a stuffed mounted trophy fish, hunting inspired images and an ancient blunder buss. The huntsmen are enjoying their pre hunt breakfast. They are interrupted by the arrival of members of the rest of the hunt which may be seen through the door that the elderly innkeeper has just opened. The fox hounds are excited, but the master of hounds restrains them from entry. Other mounted members may be seen through the window including a young participant peeping in. Four of the huntsmen are dressed in full hunting attire complete with riding crop & spurs they are starting to rise from a trestle table strewn with piled crockery, some dishes have fallen to the floor. The gentlemen are enjoying a large ham and cloth covered wheel of cheese washed down by pints of ale. As the master of the hunt rises, in his haste he knocks over a Windsor armed dining chair. As in many of Aldin's fox hunting scenes there are moments of humour which add to the charm, appeal and collectability of this image.

2. Breaking cover A side saddle huntress leads the hunt from the woods and onto a gated field, the pack of fox hounds are already racing across it in pursuit of the fox. A young boy has climbed to a branch of a tree and points the direction. To the left a young lad attempts to persuade his mount - a stubborn donkey, to follow the somewhat disorganized hunt through the gate. In the right foreground a warmly dressed mother and daughter wave the hunt on. The former holds a jacketed greyhound on a leash. At the gate another tethered terrier excitedly strains to join the fray. Two young boys have climbed the rungs of the gate, one of whom is tumbling from it into the boundary hedge. Despite some age and water staining this charming and collectable image retains its humorous appeal and is well worth the reduced price.

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	The Death Cecil Charles Windsor ALDIN British 1870 - 1935 Three plates from the most famous of Aldin's Hunting series: The Fallowfield Hunt. 1900 Hunt Breakfast at the three Pigeons Breaking Cover The Death Published by Lawrence and Bullen, London 1900. Colour Lithograph 14 1/2 x 24 ( 36.8 x 61 cm.) glazed, Original oak frame 22 1/2 x 31 1/2" 3. Ref JH3(219) / RNN/ da.anal >ENN PRICE CODE B 3. The Death The baying pack of hounds have cornered the fox at the edge of track and are endeavoring to tear the hapless fox apart. The masters of hounds have dismounted and are trying to subdue the dogs in order that the coup-de-grace can be administered, other members to the hunt cheer the outcome. The Parson at the right is somewhat aghast at the outcome of the blood sport. To the left the young rider of the donkey struggles to hold his mount. Alarmed crows rise in a murder from their roost in the background. Despite some age and surface damage this charming and collectable image retains its humorous appeal and is well worth the reduced price.