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"A Phallene Papillon in a Highland Landscape" Early 19th Century Dog Portrait

Early 19th Century

$5,900
£4,501.55
€5,124.66
CA$8,292.52
A$9,115.49
CHF 4,785.59
MX$108,389.78
NOK 61,457.87
SEK 55,981.48
DKK 38,289.46

About the Item

A wonderful portrait of a Phallene Papillon attributed to renowned British sporting artist James Barenger (1780-1831). Painted on an large scale, this work depicts the cheerful pup in near profile view with its head turned towards the viewer. It stands on three legs with its tail curled into a crescent. The portrait is set against a beautiful landscape with mountains, trees, a river, and a partly cloudy sky. The work is oil on canvas and appears to be unsigned. It is housed in a later gilt frame with two old labels on the reverse of the stretcher. Size: 28 inches tall by 36 inches wide (painting) 38 inches tall by 46 inches wide by 3 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Rutland Gallery, London; Bonhams, February 16, 1987, lot 720; Private collection, US; Acquired from the above Condition: Relined on later stretcher. Surface craquelure throughout commensurate with age. Scattered inpainting, primarily along the perimeter of the work and lower foreground. Later frame with wear and losses/flaking to gilding. Please expect possible additional flakes of gilding to come off during shipping.
  • Attributed to:
    James Barenger (1780 - 1831)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Relined on later stretcher. Surface craquelure throughout commensurate with age. Scattered inpainting. Later frame with wear and losses/flaking to gilding. Please expect possible additional flakes of gilding to come off during shipping.
  • Gallery Location:
    Yardley, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2911217274702

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