What characterises Victorian animal portraiture?

Victorian animal portraiture gained immense popularity during the nineteenth century, driven by Queen Victorias affection for pets. Paintings from this era often depict dogs, horses, and livestock with distinct personalities, set against natural landscape backdrops or interior domestic settings.

What materials were traditionally used for 19th-century oil paintings?

Artisans typically executed nineteenth-century oil paintings on stretched flax canvas, wooden panels, or millboard. Framed works were encased in plaster, composition, or carved wooden frames layered with gold leaf gilding.

How can you identify an authentic 19th-century oil painting?

Authentic period oil paintings demonstrate natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas or timber panel, and period-correct stretcher construction. Gilded frames from this era often show light wear revealing the underlying bole layer.

How do you style an antique dog portrait in a contemporary home?

In corporate or residential spaces, antique animal portraits create visual interest when styled within a gallery wall alongside modern photography, or positioned as a focal point above a mantelpiece or sideboard to contrast minimalist furnishings.

How should a framed antique oil painting be maintained?

Dust the paint surface gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or water. Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping of the canvas and frame.

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19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs

Name: 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1075396
Price: 3900 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Description

Expertly painted in the 19th century Britain, this oil painting captures the regal charm of King Charles Spaniel dogs. A perfect addition to any art collection, it offers a glimpse into British history and the enduring admiration for these beloved animals. Absolutely stunning.

Impress your clients & guests with this animal statement masterpiece in your office or home wall space.

Title “King Charles Spaniel Dogs Seated".

Subject portrait in side profile showing two ever so cute adorable brown & black King Charls Spaniel dogs, they are both in the seated sitting position. Looking curiosly towards the right which is so fascinating, set in rural countryside.

A nice small size with the frame being 31 cm high and 34 cm wide.

Oil on board.

Unsigned English school artist.

In our opinion this is very fine example of the animal breed.

Set in a very fine decorative gilt leave foliage wood frame which enhances this painting even further..

Circa late 19th century Victorian era.

Provenance from a high end art auction in the southern Shires & in collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter.

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.

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

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Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (31 cm)

Wide (34 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (4 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

31cm (12.20")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Victorian Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1075396

Dealers Internal Reference

573

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Description

Expertly painted in the 19th century Britain, this oil painting captures the regal charm of King Charles Spaniel dogs.

“

A perfect addition to any art collection, it offers a glimpse into British history and the enduring admiration for these beloved animals.

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Absolutely stunning.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels resting outdoors, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame decorated with carved laurel leaves. — fig 1. 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs

Impress your clients & guests with this animal statement masterpiece in your office or home wall space.

Title “King Charles Spaniel Dogs Seated".

Subject portrait in side profile showing two ever so cute adorable brown & black King Charls Spaniel dogs, they are both in the seated sitting position. Looking curiosly towards the right which is so fascinating, set in rural countryside.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels resting outdoors, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame decorated with carved laurel leaves. — fig 2. 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs

A nice small size with the frame being 31 cm high and 34 cm wide.

Oil on board.

Unsigned English school artist.

In our opinion this is very fine example of the animal breed.

Set in a very fine decorative gilt leave foliage wood frame which enhances this painting even further..

fig 3. A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels resting outdoors, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame decorated with carved laurel leaves. — fig 3. 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs

Circa late 19th century Victorian era.

Provenance from a high end art auction in the southern Shires & in collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.

Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter.

fig 4. A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels resting outdoors, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame decorated with carved laurel leaves. — fig 4. 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs

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 5. A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels resting outdoors, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame decorated with carved laurel leaves. — fig 5. 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of King Charles Spaniel Dogs

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.