Dogs Playing Poker Painting History – Auction Daily

Learn the history behind the C M Coolidge Dogs Playing Poker series, and why these paintings are so successful at auction Read more on Auction Daily.

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