Cecil Aldin Collection of 13 Cracker and Micky Dog Illustrat...

Hammer

£350

Cecil Aldin Collection of 13 Cracker and Micky Dog Illustrations. These framed dog prints are from the original illustrations by Cecil Aldin (1870 – 1935) for the Book…’Sleeping Partners: Cracker and Micky: Two Dogs with a Tale”. Each framed and glazed measuring 28cm by 23cm. Cracker was a very special dog. The white bull terrier, with a black spot over one eye and a comical disposition, became the most famous canine model in the world because he was the bosom pal and leading professional model of illustrator Cecil Aldin. In Aldin’s studio, Cracker found his book companion and “straight man” Micky, who was generally to be seen stretched on a sofa. The pair became sleeping partners; hence the title of a series of drawings made over many months and published in book form, with no text except for one-word captions under each picture.