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C19th Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Dog
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C19th Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Dog

19th century
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Large 19th Century primitive oil on canvas of a sheepdog in a wooded landscape. The dog of naive proportions stood with and endearing focused expression on his face. Mounted in cushion maple frame with giltwood slip. Circa 1860. In good original condition with no damage or repairs.

H: 63.5 cm (25 ")

W: 73.5 cm (29 ")

D: 2.5 cm (1 ")

Physical Dimensions
Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Primitive Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1233206
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

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Large 19th Century primitive oil on canvas of a sheepdog in a wooded landscape. The dog of naive proportions stood with and endearing focused expression on his face. Mounted in cushion maple frame with giltwood slip. Circa 1860. In good original condition with no damage or repairs.

H: 63.5 cm (25 ")

W: 73.5 cm (29 ")

D: 2.5 cm (1 ")

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Primitive Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233206
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

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A 19th-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicting a standing brown and white dog set against a landscape backdrop, housed within a wide wood frame.
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Archive I A 19th-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicting a standing brown and white dog set against a landscape backdrop, housed within a wide wood frame.

C19th Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Dog

Archive II A 19th-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicting a standing brown and white dog set against a landscape backdrop, housed within a wide wood frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicting a standing brown and white dog set against a landscape backdrop, housed within a wide wood frame. View III
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicting a standing brown and white dog set against a landscape backdrop, housed within a wide wood frame.
C19th Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Dog
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A 19th-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicting a standing brown and white dog set against a landscape backdrop, housed within a wide wood frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Primitive
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Timber
  • ColourBrown, Ochre, Blue
  • MotifsCanine portraiture, Landscape background, Veneered timber frame, Profile stance
  • SizeH 63.5 cm (25 in) x W 73.5 cm (29 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century primitive oil painting on canvas depicts a standing brown and white sheepdog with a focused expression, positioned in profile against a wooded landscape background with blue sky overhead. The artwork is mounted within a wide cushion maple veneered timber frame complemented by a thin giltwood slip moulding. The colour palette incorporates rich brown, ochre, and blue tones. The piece measures 63.5 cm high, 73.5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep overall. Suitable for placement within an English country house interior, this canine portrait works well hung above a sideboard or console table in a living room, hallway, or study. The naive proportions and rustic style bring character to traditional or eclectic wall displays, adding historical charm to domestic spaces.

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Primitive or naive animal portraiture emerged prominently in the 19th century, characterised by non-academic artists depicting livestock, working dogs, and pets for landowners and rural patrons. These works emphasise character and form over academic perspective, offering distinct folk art style.

Artists typically applied oil-based pigments onto hand-stretched canvas held by timber stretchers. Period frames were often constructed from timber base materials faced with decorative wood veneers such as birds eye maple, walnut, or mahogany.

Authentic period paintings display natural craquelure across the paint layer, oxidisation or darkening on the reverse canvas, and age-consistent timber stretcher bars. Hand-cut canvas edges and original frame fixings also indicate genuine period construction.

A primitive animal painting serves as a focal point when positioned above a console table, mantelpiece, or integrated into a gallery wall. Combining historical artwork with clean modern lines creates a balanced, curated contrast in classic or modern spaces.

Position the painting away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent canvas movement or varnish breakdown. Light surface dust should be removed using a soft, dry camel-hair brush rather than liquids or cloths.
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