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Description

From a collection of 19th and 20th Century dog pictures…

A delightful 19th Century oil on board portrait of a young spaniel in its oval gilt frame, circa 1880.

unsigned

Height 18cm. Width 24cm

Free UK postage.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Dog Portrait to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1183902

Description

From a collection of 19th and 20th Century dog pictures…

“

A delightful 19th Century oil on board portrait of a young spaniel in its oval gilt frame, circa 1880.

Branching Out Antiques

unsigned

Height 18cm. Width 24cm

Free UK postage.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Dog Portrait to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1183902

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An oval framed 19th-century oil painting depicting the head and shoulders of a brown and white spaniel against a neutral background, enclosed within an ornate gilt frame with beaded detailing.

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ObjectPaintings
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood, gilt plaster
ColourGold
MotifsOval composition, Gilt beaded frame, Canine subject
SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

During the 19th century, pet portraits became increasingly popular among the middle and upper classes as a way to commemorate beloved animal companions, often reflecting the rising sentimentality towards pets in Victorian society.

Authentic period works typically utilised oil paints applied to stretched canvas, wooden panels, or board, housed within moulded plaster-over-wood frames with gilt finishes.

Authenticity is evaluated through examination of craquelure in the oil paint, stretcher bar marks, canvas type, pigment analysis, and the construction methods and ageing of the accompanying frame.

These pieces work effectively when integrated into a gallery wall arrangement or hung individually against a dark, moody wall colour to highlight the traditional gilt frame and subject matter.

Maintain stable relative humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and avoid using chemical cleaners on the canvas or historic frame.