Classic Victorian Painting of English Spaniels by Zollikofer

Mid 19th Century Oil on Board of Dogs as Musicians - By Zacharie Noterman 1820-1890. Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us w...

Late 19th Century Oil Painting of Sheep & Shepherd - By James Desvarreux (1847-1937) Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wea...

A charming late 19th-century oil on board painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels nestled in a richly appointed interior, painted in the manner of Sir Edwin Landseer. Executed c...

James Cassie was born at Keithhall near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, the son of a prosperous tea and spirit merchant. Although briefly a pupil of the artist James Giles, Cassie was largely self-taught. He began his career as a painter of animals and portraits, but on moving to Aberdeen he increasingly turned his attention to local seascapes and coastal scenes, especially at dawn and sunset. He favored these outdoor scenes but continued to paint some domestic subjects and portraits throughout his life. In 1869 he moved to Edinburgh and was elected an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy. Shortly before his death in 1879 he was elected an Academician. This piece is framed in its original frame and the painting is signed lower right and inscribed on the reverse. From the inscription on the reverse, this painting was purchased from an important house sale...