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B a Howe - Oil Portrait of a Spaniel C.1863
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B a Howe - Oil Portrait of a Spaniel C.1863

19th century
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A wonderful mid 19th Century English provincial school portrait of a spaniel, oil on canvas, housed in its original frame.

Signed B A Howe and dated 1863.

Fabulously untouched condition, not relined, no tears, no holes, just in need of a good clean to bring out the sky colours and the details of the farmstead seen in the background, where he was bred.

Height 52cm.  Width 52cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Victorian Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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A wonderful mid 19th Century English provincial school portrait of a spaniel, oil on canvas, housed in its original frame.

Signed B A Howe and dated 1863.

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Fabulously untouched condition, not relined, no tears, no holes, just in need of a good clean to bring out the sky colours and the details of the farmstead seen in the background, where he was bred.
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Height 52cm.  Width 52cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Victorian Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount.
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Archive I A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount.

B A HOWE - OIL PORTRAIT OF A SPANIEL c.1863

Archive II A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount. View II
Archive III A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount. View VII
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A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount.
B A HOWE - OIL PORTRAIT OF A SPANIEL c.1863
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A 19th-century profile portrait painting of a black and white spaniel in oil, set inside a gold giltwood frame with an oval spandrel mount.
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During the 19th century, pet portraiture gained immense popularity across Britain, driven by Queen Victorias affection for animals and the rising status of domestic pets. Artists specialised in capturing the distinct likeness and personality of hunting dogs and companion breeds using oil on canvas.

Paintings from this period were typically executed with oil pigments on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were constructed from timber coated in gesso, featuring hand-carved or molded ornamentation finished with gold leaf gilded surfaces.

Authentic period paintings display natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, subtle darkening of varnish, and historic stretching hardware on the reverse. The frames often show legitimate wear to the gilt finish, exposing the reddish bole or white gesso beneath.

An antique oil portrait can serve as a focal point above a mantelpiece or be integrated into an eclectic gallery wall. Pairing dark, traditional oil artwork with modern minimalist furnishings creates a balanced juxtaposition of historical character and contemporary design.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the frame and canvas gently with a soft, dry microfibre brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaning solvents.
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