16th Sep, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
Lot 561
 

561

Anton Weinberger (1843-1912) German
A well behaved Pug
Signed and dated 1879, oil on canvas, 49cm by 39cm

Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, Sporting Art, Wildlife & Dogs, 7th November 2007, Lot 319

Sold for £500
Estimated at £250 - £400


 

Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Some frame rubbing to edges. Sporadic patches of finely spaced stable craquelure, most notably within the lower third but not exclusively. Small patch of minor losses to lower edge (see image). Small loss to upper right hand corner (see image). Notable paint loss to left of dog's head approx 2cm across (see image). Repaired damage to dog's back left leg is visible with the naked eye and there is an associated repair to the reverse. Under UV there is a notable patch of overpainting and infilling around this area and extending to the end of the paw. Other patches of overpainting and retouching are visible under UV, most notably an area approx 5cm across within the dog's collar, and a larger area in the background above the dog's head. The signature would appear to have been strengthened. For further information please contact department.

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Auction: Country House Sale, 16th Sep, 2023


To include Part II of the TB & R Jordan Collection comprising works by the Staithes Group of artists, and others.

The sale will also include an appealing mix of traditional antiques and curiosities, good furnishing pieces and specialist collectors’ items.

Part I (Lots 1- 429)

Part II (Lots 500 - 918)

 

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