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James Cassie
English 19th century portrait of two seated King Charles Cavalier Spaniels dogs

circa 1855

About the Item

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 sometime in its life.!
  • Creator:
    James Cassie (1819 - 1879, Scottish)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1855
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The painting has been recently cleaned and re-varnished. It is in good to fine condition and has no restoration.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU50738655482
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