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Portrait of a Curly Haired Dog

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Portrait of a Curly Haired Dog
American, unsigned, late 19th c.
Oil on canvas.
32” x 26” (with frame).
Retaining the original carved walnut frame with gilt liner. Over-all in wonderful condition, minor stretcher bar impressions.
This wonderful stylized profile portrait of a black and white, presumably Newfoundland, dog wearing a collar is painted in a folky manner. Along with the texture of the raised-painted curly hair fur, the dog’s whimsical smile and posture add to its charm and desirability.

Item ID: WoA-AMP-OC 639

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-AMP-OC 639
Incollect Reference #:	770522

Dimensions

W.	26 in;	H.	32 in;
W.	66.04 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.