The Story Behind the C. M. Coolidge "Dogs Playing Poker" Paintings

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It was 1638 in Venice, Italy when the first casino opened its doors. Since then, casinos have served as popular recreational establishments for people from all walks of life. And naturally, with this long history has come an endless stream of different types of casino memorabilia and gaming relics. There have been iconic photos of celebrities at Las Vegas card tables; there are antique chip sets and cards that sell for fortunes; and books like The Expert at the Card Table have been passed from one generation to the next.

Two of the most noteworthy examples of this sort of casino memorabilia are the Dogs Playing Poker paintings that were auctioned off for an astounding USD 590,400 at Doyle New York's annual Dogs in Art Auction in 2005. But what is it about these paintings that enticed the buyers to bid such an extraordinary amount of money? Read on for the story behind these two paintings.All Rights Reserved

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The Story Behind the C. M. Coolidge "Dogs Playing Poker" Paintings
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