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Victorian Portrait of a Curly Coated Retriever Circa 1900
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Victorian Portrait of a Curly Coated Retriever Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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A striking and unusually intimate Victorian dog portrait, circa 1900, depicting a dark curly coated retriever recumbent and wearing a chain collar, rendered against a softly handled grey ground.

The painting is executed on what appears to be linen - this is an uncommon support for a work of this type and adds to its interest and character.

The quality of observation is considerable - the head of the dog in particular is handled with real sensitivity, the amber eyes rendered with a directness and emotional presence that gives the work genuine appeal. The curly coat is described with confident brushwork, and the chain collar is painted with notable precision. The direct gaze of the animal lends the work an affecting, almost human quality that sets it apart from more routine Victorian animal portraits.

The curly coated retriever was a well established working and sporting breed in Britain during the 19th century.

A highly decorative and characterful piece that would suit a wide range of interior settings.

Sympathetically reframed in a handcrafted and hand finished dark brown wooden frame with gilt inner slip.

Dimensions: 66cm x 51cm x 4cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Dog Portrait Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1206629
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AHQ226ALH
Description
A striking and unusually intimate Victorian dog portrait, circa 1900, depicting a dark curly coated retriever recumbent and wearing a chain collar, rendered against a softly handled grey ground.
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The painting is executed on what appears to be linen - this is an uncommon support for a work of this type and adds to its interest and character.
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fig 1. A Victorian oil painting depicting a brown Curly Coated Retriever resting with a metal chain collar, set in a dark wood frame with a gilt slip.
fig 1. Victorian Portrait of a Curly Coated Retriever Circa 1900

The quality of observation is considerable - the head of the dog in particular is handled with real sensitivity, the amber eyes rendered with a directness and emotional presence that gives the work genuine appeal. The curly coat is described with confident brushwork, and the chain collar is painted with notable precision. The direct gaze of the animal lends the work an affecting, almost human quality that sets it apart from more routine Victorian animal portraits.

fig 2. A Victorian oil painting depicting a brown Curly Coated Retriever resting with a metal chain collar, set in a dark wood frame with a gilt slip.
fig 2. Victorian Portrait of a Curly Coated Retriever Circa 1900

The curly coated retriever was a well established working and sporting breed in Britain during the 19th century.

A highly decorative and characterful piece that would suit a wide range of interior settings.

Sympathetically reframed in a handcrafted and hand finished dark brown wooden frame with gilt inner slip.

Dimensions: 66cm x 51cm x 4cm.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Dog Portrait Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1206629
Dealers Internal Ref
AHQ226ALH
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Archive I A Victorian oil painting depicting a brown Curly Coated Retriever resting with a metal chain collar, set in a dark wood frame with a gilt slip.

Victorian Portrait of a Curly Coated Retriever Circa 1900

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A Victorian oil painting depicting a brown Curly Coated Retriever resting with a metal chain collar, set in a dark wood frame with a gilt slip.
Victorian Portrait Of A Curly Coated Retriever Circa 1900
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A Victorian oil painting depicting a brown Curly Coated Retriever resting with a metal chain collar, set in a dark wood frame with a gilt slip.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Sporting Art
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsCurly coat, Metal chain collar, Recumbent pose, Gold slip moulding
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian sporting art oil painting depicts a brown curly coated retriever recumbent against a grey ground, wearing a metal chain collar. Executed circa 1900 on canvas with oil paint, the artwork is set within a handcrafted dark brown wooden frame featuring a gold leaf slip moulding and clean rectangular mitred corners. The animal is captured with direct amber eyes and confident brushwork detailing its textured coat. Measuring 51 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the framed picture suits placement above the mantel in a traditional English country house interior or study. The composition brings character to living spaces alongside neutral wall colours and classic furnishings.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, dog portraits gained immense popularity due to Queen Victorias public affection for dogs, leading artists to depict specific breeds with anatomical precision and realistic character.

Artists typically used oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, presented within gilt timber or dark hardwood frames.

Authentic period paintings display natural craquelure across the paint layer, age-appropriate discolouration on the reverse side of the canvas, and traditional joinery on the wooden stretcher bars.

Position the artwork as a central focal point above a mantelpiece or incorporate it into a gallery wall alongside contemporary prints and natural wood elements.

Dust gently using a dry, soft brush, keep the canvas away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration.
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