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Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn
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Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

19th century
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1 British Victorian Hunting Oil Painting Portrait Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Ratting In Barn Chasing Rat Ratting By Edward Aistrop.

Impress your clients & guests with this hunting statement artwork in your office or home wall space.

Title “Jack Russell Terrier Dogs In Barn Chasing A Rat Ratting” By Edward Aistrop C1880.

Subject portrait in side profile showing Two fierce Jack Russell Terrier dogs facing towards the right chasing a rat who is running away in an old barn. Both dogs are panting chasing and are intent on capturing killing the rat prey. The dog closest to the viewer is white and black, the other dog is white and brown.

A good size with the frame being 40 cm high and 46 cm wide.

A great example of the animal breed.

Oil on board with a front protective glass cover.

Signed bottom corner by the known British animal artist Edward Aistrop.

In our opinion this is very fine example of his work.

Set in a traditional original wood frame which has been later painted black.

Circa 1880 late 19th century Victorian era.

Artist biography Edward Aistrop was a British Impressionist & Modern artist. Aistrops’ works have been exhibited at galleries & auction houses around the world, the current highest sold price set is $8,219 US Dollars which was for study of a Pug dog at Christie’s. Aistrop’s a known painter especially of animals like dogs. He operated during the late Victorian era 19th century and early 20th century he really flourished as an artist between 1880-1920. He was regularly requested to paint champion pets, his especially sought after works are dogs hunting ratting. He was such an accomplished artist he was able to convey to the viewer the actual character of the dogs that he painted.

Provenance from a high end art auction in the ceremonial county in south east of England & in

collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Partial remnant of an old gallery label also present.

Highly sought after due to the collectible hunting nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface in good overall order. Having various craquelure & foxing stains. Frame having various general wear and chips commensurate with usage & age.

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other available Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles in our shop gallery.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (40 cm)

Wide (46 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (4 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Victorian Terrier Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08516705
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Signed lower left E Aistrop: British animal painter active in the period.
Fine age craquelure across the paint surface: natural drying of the oil medium.
Moulded frame with gilt inner slip: typical presentation of late nineteenth-century cabinet pictures.
Chipped paint on frame edges shows white gesso base: traditional frame construction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1073815
Dealers Internal Reference
571
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Description
1 British Victorian Hunting Oil Painting Portrait Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Ratting In Barn Chasing Rat Ratting By Edward Aistrop.

Impress your clients & guests with this hunting statement artwork in your office or home wall space.

fig 1. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 1. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

Title “Jack Russell Terrier Dogs In Barn Chasing A Rat Ratting” By Edward Aistrop C1880.

“
Subject portrait in side profile showing Two fierce Jack Russell Terrier dogs facing towards the right chasing a rat who is running away in an old barn.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Both dogs are panting chasing and are intent on capturing killing the rat prey. The dog closest to the viewer is white and black, the other dog is white and brown.

fig 2. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 2. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

A good size with the frame being 40 cm high and 46 cm wide.

A great example of the animal breed.

Oil on board with a front protective glass cover.

Signed bottom corner by the known British animal artist Edward Aistrop.

fig 3. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 3. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

In our opinion this is very fine example of his work.

Set in a traditional original wood frame which has been later painted black.

Circa 1880 late 19th century Victorian era.

Artist biography Edward Aistrop was a British Impressionist & Modern artist. Aistrops’ works have been exhibited at galleries & auction houses around the world, the current highest sold price set is $8,219 US Dollars which was for study of a Pug dog at Christie’s. Aistrop’s a known painter especially of animals like dogs. He operated during the late Victorian era 19th century and early 20th century he really flourished as an artist between 1880-1920. He was regularly requested to paint champion pets, his especially sought after works are dogs hunting ratting. He was such an accomplished artist he was able to convey to the viewer the actual character of the dogs that he painted.

fig 4. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 4. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

Provenance from a high end art auction in the ceremonial county in south east of England & in

collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Partial remnant of an old gallery label also present.

Highly sought after due to the collectible hunting nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.

fig 5. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 5. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

fig 6. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 6. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface in good overall order. Having various craquelure & foxing stains. Frame having various general wear and chips commensurate with usage & age.

fig 7. A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
fig 7. Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat in Barn

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other available Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles in our shop gallery.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (40 cm)

Wide (46 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (4 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Victorian Terrier Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08516705
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Signed lower left E Aistrop: British animal painter active in the period.
Fine age craquelure across the paint surface: natural drying of the oil medium.
Moulded frame with gilt inner slip: typical presentation of late nineteenth-century cabinet pictures.
Chipped paint on frame edges shows white gesso base: traditional frame construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073815
Dealers Internal Ref
571
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Archive I A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.

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A Victorian oil painting framed in ebonised timber and a gilt slip, depicting two white and dark-marked terriers pursuing a rat inside a barn.
Victorian Oil Painting Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Chasing Rat In Barn
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Sporting Art
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Timber, Gilt Slip
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCanine portraiture, Barn interior, Ebonised frame, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian oil painting on board by Edward Aistrop depicts two Jack Russell terriers chasing a rat inside a barn. The artwork shows a black-and-white terrier and a brown-and-white terrier in side profile, rendered with expressive detail. The scene is set in an old timber structure, signed in the bottom corner by the artist, and protected by a front glass cover with visible craquelure and foxing stains. The piece is set within a traditional wood frame that has been later painted black, complemented by a gilt inner slip and stepped mouldings. General wear and chips are present on the frame commensurate with its age. The artwork measures 40 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. A hanging thread is attached to the back for wall display. It suits placement above the mantel in an English country house or home office, bringing traditional sporting art to living spaces and studies.

Victorian sporting and canine art emerged during the nineteenth century, focusing on working dogs, hunting scenes, and rural life. These works documented specific breeds, hunting instincts, and country estate activities, reflecting the periods interest in animal subjects.

Nineteenth-century paintings typically used oil paints applied to stretched flax canvas or timber panels. Frames from this period were frequently constructed from wood with plaster mouldings, finished with gilt slips or ebonised dark varnish.

Authentic works often feature natural surface craquelure, age-appropriate varnish darkening, and hand-stretched canvas secured with hand-cut tacks. The reverse side typically displays darkened wooden stretcher bars, aged canvas, or period framer labels.

A Victorian animal painting can be hung above a sideboard or mantelpiece to create a traditional focal point. It pairs effectively with dark wood furniture, leather seating, or neutral gallery walls to add historical contrast.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent canvas cracking or frame warping. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft cloth, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning or varnish removal.
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