The William Secord Gallery specializes in fine nineteenth century dog and animal paintings. Located on Manhattan's Upper East Side it is the only gallery of its kind in North America. The gallery was established in 1990 and since then, has become a popular destination for those interested in dog art and collectibles.

The founding director of The Dog Museum of America, William Secord is the world authority on nineteenth century dog painting and is the first author to explore the representation of the dog from its origins to the remarkable paintings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries up to modern times. He is the author of the best-selling ADog Painting, 1840-1940, a Social History of The Dog in Art, as well as three other books on nineteenth century dog paintings "Dog Painting, The European Breeds", and "A Breed Apart, The Art Collections of The American Kennel Club and The American Kennel Club Museum of The Dog", “Dog Painting, A History of the Dog in Art”.

Secord's latest book AThe American Dog at Home, The Dog Portraits of Christine Merrill features 33 of Merrill's clients whom Secord interviewed from around the country, photographing them with their dogs and their collections. Collectors include conductor Leon Fleisher, interior designer Bruce Bierman and best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford. All these and other books are available at the gallery and on our web site book store.

The gallery features an extensive collection of nineteenth century dog and animal paintings, bronzes and works on paper. Works by such artists as Richard Ansdell, R. Ward Binks, Thomas Blinks, Rosa Bonheur, Lilian Cheviot, Alfred de Dreux, Bernard de Gempt, Alfred Duke, George Earl, Maud Earl, Thomas Earl, John Emms, John E. Ferneley, Edwin Holt, George Henry Horlow, Mabel Hollams, Edwin Landseer, Michael Lyne, Edwin Megargee, Sir Alfred Munnings, Gustav Muss-Arnolt, Edmund Osthaus, Jean Baptiste Oudry, Frank Paton, Eugene Petit, Charles Olivier de Penne, Alexander Pope, Percival Rosseau, Henrietta Ronner-Knip, Gourlay Steell, Edmond van der Meulen, and Arthur Wardle, among others; works on paper by Cecil Aldin, Bert Cobb, Gladys Emerson Cook, Lucy Dawson, Morgan Dennis, Herbert Dicksee and Marguerite Kirmse, bronzes by Richard Fath, P.J. Mene and Liza Todd-Tivey.

We have the largest inventory of 19th and 20th century works of art depicting over 100 different breeds representing all seven groups recognized by The American Kennel Club and in England by The Kennel Club: Herding: Collie, Corgi, Belgian Tervuren, Bouvier de Flandre, Briard, German Shepherd, Puli, Old English Sheepdog; Hounds: Afghan, Basset, Beagle, Bloodhound, Borzoi, Dachshund, Foxhounds, Greyhound, Harrier, Hounds, Irish Wolfhound, Otterhound, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound, Whippet; Non-Sporting: American Bulldog, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Poodle, Schipperke, Sharpie, Spitz, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier; Terriers: Airedale, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Irish Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland Terrier; Toy: Brussel Griffon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, English Toy Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Miniature Pincher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Pugs, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier; Sporting: Brittany Spaniel, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Short-Haired Pointer, Pointer, English Setter, Gordon Setter, Irish Setter, American Water Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Vizla, Weimaraner; Working: Akita, Bernice Mountain Dog, Boxer, Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pincher, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portugese Water Dog, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Schnauzer.

While initially known for its antique dog paintings, the gallery has branched out to the contemporary market. “Up until recently,” William Secord states, “it was almost impossible to find an artist who was capable of capturing on canvas the true nature of our pets.” This is no longer the case, for the gallery now represents the work of several living artists who are modern masters of the genre: Christine Merrill, Pamela Hall, Bruce Padgett and Charlotte Sorré. Examples of these artists' work are always available at the gallery and commissions may be arranged.

Whether it is an antique dog painting, an antique walking stick, 19th century French bronze, or a portrait of your favorite pet, there is always something of interest at our gallery. For a dog lover it’s a must!

Frequently asked questions:

Q. Can we bring our dog to the gallery?
A. Of course! Our gallery is a doggy friendly gallery, where dogs (small and big) are always welcome with fresh water and doggy biscuits awaiting them.

Q. How often we update our web site?
A. Our web site is updated on the regular basics: ‘new arrivals’ being added weekly and stay in this category for one month, then goes under its regular category (e.g. Oils, Works on paper, etc)

Q. How do we ship paintings?
A. Paintings are shipped in the museum quality ‘strong boxes’ by 2 days Fed Ex, unless other arrangements are made.

Q. Do you do appraisals?
A. We do appraise a single dog painting or your entire collection for the insurance purposes.

Q. We are planning a group trip to New York City and would like to visit your gallery, is there a fee?
A. Our gallery is open to public and for any dog lover it is a place to stop.

STAFF:
William Secord, President E-mail | Bio
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Robert Gulick, Webmaster E-mail

HOURS:
Gallery regular hours: Monday – Saturday 10-5pm
During the months of June, July and August gallery open Monday - Friday 10-5pm

Gallery will be closed on Saturday, December 31, 2011 and Monday, January 2, 2012

TELEPHONE:
(212) 249-0075

FAX:
(212) 288-1938

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LOCATION:
52 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021
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