Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 235:
Description
This oil print on canvas depicts a tricolor spaniel, identified as a King Charles Spaniel, set against a dark, tonal background. The dog is shown in a crouched, attentive pose with fine brushwork detailing the texture of the fur and reflections in the eyes. The work is signed HERSHIRE in the lower right corner. The canvas is stretched over wooden bars stamped with the brand name Fredrix. The painting is set within a large, ornate, gilded wood and gesso frame featuring rococo motifs, scrollwork, and acanthus leaves. The verso of the stretcher displays the dimensions 8 X 10 along with various handwritten inventory numbers.
Canvas: 8 x 10 inches
Framed Height: Approximately 17 inches.
Condition report:
The painting is in stable condition with minor surface dust. The frame exhibits notable wear, including multiple areas of cracking, chipping, and losses to the gilded ornamentation, particularly on the corners and outer scrollwork. The wooden stretchers and canvas verso show age-related toning and oxidation of the metal staples and hanging wire.
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