Frances (Florence) Mabel Hollams

Dog Portrait of a Dalmatian by Frances Mabel Hollams circa 1930s

1930s

Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier Jules Chardigny (1849-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on wood panel 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 (13 1/4 x 10 3/4 frame) inches This is one of several examples of dogs being painted in this precise style as face-on with a mirthful expression that we've located. The examples all seemingly date to around 1870 and were painted by several artists all who rather contemporaneous of one another; Louis...

Antique Dog Painting: "Hunting Dogs at the Kennel, 1901" Jules-Bertrand Gélibert (France, 1834-1916 Oil on canvas Signed lower left 24 x 19 inc...

Antique Dog Painting: Pair of Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs Jules Chardigny (France, 1842-1892) circa 1870 Oil on canvas, signed 21 3/4 x 18 1/3 (29 1/8 x 24 3/4 frame) inches This rather large painting depicts a very finely executed portrait of a two Grand Griffon Vendéen hunting dogs. The Grand Griffon Vendéen are a very old breed of French hunting dogs...

Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier: “The Shah” George Earl (England, 1824-1908) Circa 1870 Oil on canvas. 12 ¾ x 12 ¾ (21 x 21 frame) inches. Orig...

"Bob" Portrait of a Cairn Terrier by Frances Mabel Hollams (British 1877-1963) signed & dated 1946 titled to the lower corner oil painting on wood panel: 14 x 18 inches framed condition: very good and presentable; some spots of surface dirt and abrasions provenance: private collection in the Cotswolds, England. Frances Mabel Hollams (British 1877-1963) was a popular British painter of horses and dogs. Hollams typically painted her subjects on wooden panels with no background, so that the grain of the wood remains visible. She grew up at Dene Park in Shipbourne and later moved to Puttenden Manor near the hamlet of Dunks Green. Hollams studied under the artist Frank Calderdon (1865-1943) and, at a time when most schools did not accept female students, she studied in Paris at the Académie Julian. She was also one of the first female Royal Academicians, exhibiting eight paintings , and in 1899 was elected to the Society of Women Artists. Hollams was married to land agent Charles Lionel Fox who worked for the Fairlawne Estate, Tonbridge, Kent. The Fairlawne Estate was owned by the Cazelet family, who were well-known racehorse owners and trainers. Major Peter Cazalet was the trainer of horses owned by the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother – who used to stay at the estate on visits. Cairn Terrier In the lush green landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, amidst the rugged terrain and craggy cliffs, roamed a tenacious little companion known as the Cairn Terrier. These spirited dogs, with their shaggy coats...

"A Pair of Jack Russells" a charming dog painting of two Jack Russell Terriers, a mother and her puppy who is resting his head on mom, posing on lush green grass is by renowned sport...

Wonderful portrait of a Ram by one of the finest painters of animals currently painting. Oils on a panel the artist has created an amazing life like portrait with such character. ...

Oil paint on wood panel Unique work Hand-signed on the back by the artist