63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event
Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 126
Alexander Pope Jr. (1849–1924)
Estimate: $500 - $800
Starting Bid
$50
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Alexander Pope Jr. (1849–1924), is a classic representation of late 19th to early 20th-century American sporting art.
Visual Description
- Subject Matter: The painting depicts two hunting dogs, likely English Setters or Pointers, in a naturalistic field setting. One dog is in a characteristic "pointing" stance, indicating the location of game, while the other emerges from the brush.
- Setting: A sun-dappled landscape with a mix of tall grass and thin, vertical trees, possibly during the autumn season. The background features a soft, atmospheric forest line under a clear sky.
- Style: Pope was known for his trompe l'oeil (trick-the-eye) realism, often focusing on the texture of fur and the precise musculature of the animals.
Auction Context
- Artist Profile: Alexander Pope Jr. was a prominent Boston-based artist whose works catered to the upper class, often commissioned to paint portraits of their prize hunting dogs.
- Significance: His work is held in major institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
- Dimensions: 23X31
Available payment options
Congratulations on your winning! As per policy, balances of $2500 or more will need to be paid via bank wire, Zelle, check or money order. See below for payment instructions: Zelle: Send payment to williamsonauction@gmail.com • Wire Transfer: Domestic: WIRE Bank of America Routing: 026009593 Account: 898161769476 Williamson Auction Gallery International: Swift Code:BOFAUS3N Swift Code: BOFAUS6S-NON US CURRENCY Bank of America Account: 898161769476 Bank Address: 222 Broadway, New York, Ny 10038 Check: Williamson Auction Gallery 3816 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020
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