{"product_id":"antique-victorian-dog-portrait-oil-50349","title":"Antique Victorian Dog Portrait Oil Painting | Resting Terrier on Red Velvet | Faithful Companion in Gold Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully executed and large-scale French animal portrait, painted in 1859 and signed Desportes, depicting a resting hunting dog stretched across a rich red cushion. We do think the breed is within the lineage of a poxer, possibily a Bullenbeisser type but we're the breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a casual study. It sits firmly in the tradition of aristocratic animal portraiture, where dogs were painted with the same care and dignity as their owners. The composition is deliberate and confident: the deep, almost theatrical background frames the subject, while the warm red textile introduces a sense of luxury and status. The brushwork is controlled but expressive in the fur, with subtle tonal shifts that give real weight and presence to the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition. Surface shows age-appropriate craquelure and light wear. Has had a complete restoration including a new secondary canvas and professional cleaning. Presents very well. Frame with minor wear consistent with age. Presented in a substantial gilt frame, which complements the richness of the composition and reinforces the painting’s decorative impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench School\u003cbr\u003eSigned and dated 1859\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing (Incl Frame)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 27.56 inch (70cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 31.89 inch (81cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 2.76 inch (7cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing Painting\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19.69 inch (50cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 23.62 inch (60cm)\u003cbr\u003eFREE International Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance:\u003cbr\u003eAll products are shipped in good boxes and very well packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are shipped fully insured for international shipping. In the very rare event that a product does not arrive or arrives damaged, you will receive a full refund for the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImports and a “Duty Free” classification:\u003cbr\u003eAntique paintings (+100 Years) are \"Duty Free\" within the USA, Canada, Australia and the European Union, you should NOT be charged any additional taxes for import and duty. As nearly all items in the shop are over 100 years old and classified as “antique” or “antique art” the objects are considered “Duty Free”. Amsterdam Curated will provide the appropriate certifications for the customs officials to ensure all qualified items will be shipped with this “Duty Free” classification. In the UK, it is not \"FREE\" but there is a reduced VAT of 5% paid at import.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AmsterdamCurated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54373051203930,"sku":null,"price":2820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/8436\/8474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8236417833_f8eg.jpg?v=1782766843","url":"https:\/\/amsterdamcurated.com\/products\/antique-victorian-dog-portrait-oil-50349","provider":"AmsterdamCurated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}