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Alert Hounds, Oil Painting on PIne Panel, School of British Sporting Art

Offered by: Robert James Walsh & Company

Description
This unsigned and undated British Sporting Art painting, which I call "Alert Hounds", is charming and evocative in its depiction of the nature of dogs. The painting is done on an 7.75" x 9.5" beveled pine panel. It shows five off-duty sporting dogs responding to a sound in the wall. It was painted circa 1895-1910, in the tradition of British sporting and animal art such as that done in England by John Emms (1843-1912) or Arthur Wardle (1864-1949) and their contemporaries. The painting is in a period ornate frame, although it is not original to the painting. The overall dimensions with the frame are listed above.

This anonymous artist captures the behavior and demeanor of the five hounds in a naturalistic manner. This type of dog-related art was very popular in the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. It is a perfect gift today for a lover of dogs or collector of sporting art.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil painting on wood panel, added period appropriate gilt frame
Condition:	Good. Minor wear with age.
Creation Date:	1890-1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CSE18-3-PWC-40
Incollect Reference #:	491721

Dimensions

W.	14.25 in;	D.	1.75 in;	H.2.	12.5 in;
W.	36.2 cm;	D.	4.45 cm;	H.2.	31.75 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert James Walsh & Company is a thirty-year-old Vermont business dealing in antiques, art, and modernism. Robert Walsh, owner, is also an Accredited Member of Appraisers Association of America, as well as a respected consultant. We have participated in many international trade shows in the US and Canada.