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Retriever Oil Painting

Vintage Young Golden Retriever Oil Painting "My Best Friend "
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2977 Best Friend,oil on canvas applied to a board, signed by E.Biba lower left ,displayed t in a
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1970s Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Modern Golden Retriever Dog Oil Pastel Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3953 Oil Pastel on paper of a golden retriever dog Image size 11.5x15.5 Set in a oak frame
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1990s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Realistic detailed oil painting of a Yellow Labrador Retriever dog painting
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
Beth de Loiselle's "Loyal Companion”, a detailed realist dog painting of a yellow Labrador
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Golden, 2019, miniature oil painting, dog, golden retriever, animal, canine art
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Oil, xerox transfer, and blue and gold leaf on wood panel Pet portrait, golden retriever, dog
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Metal

Beth Parcell, "Soft Spot", 9x12 Golden Retriever Dog Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This animal portrait, "Soft Spot", is a 9x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a deep red golden
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English mid century oil painting Portrait of Golden Retriever puppy or dog
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful English mid century oil painting Portrait of Golden Retriever puppy or dog. Kate Gray
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1960s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

20th Century Oil - Beach Scene with Golden Retriever
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and vibrant oil painting, depicting a golden retriever at the beach. The artist's proficient
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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Oil On Canvas Painting of Retriever With Duck, Denmark dated 1899
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of hunting scene with retriever exiting water bringing a duck back
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Dog Painting of a Beautifully Feathered Golden Retriever a in Country Landscape
By Beth Carlson
Located in Charleston, US
"Golden Pond" a charming dog painting by Beth Carlson of a beautiful Golden Retriever resting next
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vagabond (labrador retriever pet dog surrealism animal neutral tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, rabbit, terra cota, fire red, earth tones, indian red, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness
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2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

CROCCANTINO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
artist: "DESIDERI"; a very large painting that portrays the artist's dog, a Golden Retriever, in
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of A Scottish Black Retriever, circa 1900 by Robert WATSON
Located in Blackwater, GB
of a Scottish Black Retriever, oil on canvas by Robert Watson. Important early depiction of the breed
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19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th century English portrait of two Labrador Retriever dogs Sadie & Sophie
Located in Woodbury, CT
20th-century English portrait of two Labrador Retriever dogs Sadie & Sophie Owning a painting of
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1980s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Board, Oil

Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Setter or Golden Retriever Signed Clarence E. Braley
Located in Stamford, CT
Oil on canvas portrait of a setter or golden retriever signed Clarence E. Braley, a Massachusetts
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Antique 1880s American Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Detailed sporting landscape of a black Labrador Retriever dog, rifle and geese
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
Labrador Retriever dog, geese and rifle. The Labrador Retriever is American's most popular sporting dog
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Field of Dreams, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flowers, mother and child, pet, realism, animals, realism, oil painting, whiteField of Dreams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Labrador. Original Dog Oil Painting Portrait . John Trickett. Framed.
By John Trickett
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
sale; this original oil painting is by John Trickett. The painting is presented and supplied in a
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Late 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Beth Parcell, "Cautious", 8x10 Dog and Cat Winter Barn Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This animal portrait, "Cautious", is an 8x10 oil painting on canvas featuring a Golden Retriever
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
This large (110 inches high) oil on canvas painting depicts a successful hunter, with his felled
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Large 18th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting depicting a Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
This large (96 3/4 inches high) oil on canvas painting depicts a man and his dog on a hunt in the
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Antique 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Defender (dog, hunter, pet black Lab, man, animal, surrealist painting, american
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, vintage, oil painting, animal painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary
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2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Antique 19th Century Dog Painting of a Poodle Inscribed "Zoraida"
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Poodle Inscribed "Zoraida" Oil on canvas, original frame 37 x 29.5 inches This is an amazing painting
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19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Untitled (Joe and Patsy LoGuidice at the Casa Luna)
By Larry Rivers
Located in Fairlawn, OH
the Delaware is a 1953 painting by Rivers. Made of charcoal, oil paint, and linen, it is painted on
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

untitled (Duck taking to flight, flushed by a dog)
By Paul H. Winchell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Exhibition of the Work of Minneapolis and St. Paul Artists, where he exhibited three oil paintings. He
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1940s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Drypoint

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19th Century Oil Painting Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs and a Cat
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique painting, oil on panel, depicting two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels and a cat. It is a lovely painting, not too big, with beautiful bright colours. At the bottom ...
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood, Paint

Antique Oil Painting of a English Springer Spaniel Dog by Alice Léotard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique oil painting, portrait of an English Springen Spaniel. It is really striking and refined painted. Signed right under by the female artist ‘Animalier' Alice Léotard. Dating...
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Pine, Paint

19th Century Oil Painting of Reclining Spaniels in Interior Signed by Armfield
By Edward Armfield
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th century oil painting, framed in a rectangular giltwood molded and carved frame, depicts two reclining spaniels in an interior. Resting in front of the fireplace, both dogs ...
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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint, Giltwood

Terrier dog painting with detailed brush strokes in a handsome dramatic frame
By Hans Guerin
Located in Charleston, US
A Yorkshire Terrier dog painting masterfully painted by Hans Guerin intrigues with detailed brush strokes and is in a handsome dark frame. The finely detailed realistic dog painting ...
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Jules Moigniez Style
By Jules Moigniez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture.English Spaniel Pointer Hunting Dog.This beautifully executed cast bronze figure of the hunt canine sculpture depicts a hunting setter.Vintage cast bronz...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th-C. Large Framed Folk Art Oil On Canvas Painting Child With Spaniel Dog
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale 19th century folk art painting of a child with a spaniel day. It is unsigned and in very good condition. It is most likely to be American.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...
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Vintage 1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Cast Brass Sculpture of Beagle Dog Bust Bookend Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage cast metal brass dog beagle sculpture bust bookend or paperweight. Vintage dog head bookend Cocker Spaniel Retriever art dog sculpture. Cast metal polished brass plated fig...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Pair of Italian Solid Silver Cocker Spaniel Dogs
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant pair of Cocker Spaniel dogs is a true gem of solid silver craftsmanship. Each of these charming canines has been meticulously carved from authentic 925 sterling silver, ...
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Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fly Fishing With Dog Missouri River Montana Western Landscape Original Oil
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Missouri River" by Madison Apple. Original Oil Painting on Canvas, 9" x 12", 16" x 19" framed. Depicting a fly fisherman and dog wading on the Missouri River in Montana on a colder ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Springer Spaniel Dog Landscape Portrait Oil Painting After John Wootton 43"
By John Wootton
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage black and white Springer Spaniel wooded landscape oil painting on canvas, after John Wootton. Framed in ebonized black frame with gold accents. John Wootton (c.1686– 1...
Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Large Springer Spaniel Dog Landscape Portrait Oil Painting on Board 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage landscape / dog oil painting on board depicting two red / brown and white Springer Spaniels seated in front of a large tree next to a lake . Framed in gold floral acan...
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Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique Austrian Onyx Jewelry Box with Figural Cold Painted Bronze Spaniel Dog
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique decorative or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The body of t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Silver Plate, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Reclining Greyhound" by Christophe Fratin, circa 1860
By Christophe Fratin 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"RECLINING GREYHOUND" BY CHRISTOPHE FRATIN (FRENCH, 1801-1864) Signed in naturalistic base "FRATIN", foundry cold-stamped mark along edge "A. DAUBREE EDITEUR"; circa 1860 Item # 102E...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Crown Devon Fieldings Hand Painted Sporting Gun Dogs Scene Signed R Hinton
By Crown Devon Fieldings
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb Art Deco Crown Devon fieldings framed ceramic plaque depicting two sporting gun dogs by R Hinton and dating from around 1920. The plaque is well painted with two spaniel lik...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Oil on Canvas of Lady with King Charles Cavalier Spaniel on Lap
Located in Charleston, SC
Oil on canvas of lady with King Charles Cavalier spaniel on lap.
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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Paintings

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Golden Retriever Mother and Puppy, 2005
By Christine Merrill
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas, 22 x 28 inches Framed: 26 x 32 inches
Materials

Oil, Canvas

Queen
By Frances (Florence) Mabel Hollams
Located in New York, NY
Queen Labrador Retriever Oil on panel, 16 1/4 x 13 ½ inches Framed: 19 ½ x 16 3/4 inches
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Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Bess and Jack, 1886
By John Emms
Located in New York, NY
Dog and Animal Paintings Curly-coated Retriever and Wire Fox Terrier Oil on canvas, 18 1/4 x 14
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Late 19th Century Paintings

Pure Sunshine
By Cristall Harper
Located in Park City, UT
in palette knife marks and brush strokes – oil paint that is not overworked, but allowed to be itself
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yellow Dog Dreaming
By Rebecca Kinkead
Located in Park City, UT
a mudroom painting features a golden lab or golden retriever dog sleeping on a colorful braided rug
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

18th Century English School, "the duck Hunt, " circa 1760
Located in Houston, TX
Antique oil on canvass depicting two hunters and a games keeper, the hunts taking aim at the
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Antique Late 18th Century Paintings

Antique Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of Retriever Hunting Dog, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oil on canvas hunting or bird dog portrait of Irish Setter or Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Charming Realist Dog Painting of a Labrador Retriever Gazing Lovingly at Viewer
Located in Charleston, US
A charming realist dog painting of a Labrador Retriever gazing lovingly at the viewer is by Valarie
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of "Major" A Labrador Retriever In A Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
) Large 20th century English portrait of "Major" a Labrador retriever standing in an open landscape, oil
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English Antique Victorian portrait of a Labrador retriever dog in a landscape
By Colin Graeme Roe
Located in Woodbury, CT
English late Victorian early 20th-century portrait of a Labrador retriever dog. Graeme was the son
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Early 1900s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ace by Bonnie B. Cooke Contemporary Oil on Canvas Dog Painting
By Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke
Located in Atlanta, GA
entitled 'Ace and was created in 2021. The painting depicts a Retriever portrait from the side. The subject
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil Painting of a Retreiver
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite painting of a retriever in full regalia is oil on canvas, in original frame
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sweet Buddy by Bonnie B. Cooke Contemporary Oil on Canvas Dog Painting
By Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke
Located in Atlanta, GA
entitled 'Sweet Buddy' and was created in 2022. The painting depicts a Retriever portrait from the side
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'It's Peanut Baby' by Bonnie B. Cooke Contemporary Oil on Canvas Dog Painting
By Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke
Located in Atlanta, GA
entitled 'It's Peanut Baby' and was created in 2019. The painting depicts a Retriever portrait from the
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Retrieve - A Labrador retriever in a landscape
By Henry Wilkinson 1
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Henry Wilkinson (British, 1921-2011) 'The Retrieve' - A Labrador retriever in a landscape Oil on
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20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Unawares" A Fox Hound & Labrador Retriever Puppy, 19th Century
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Blackwater, GB
$280,000 Large 19th Century study of a fox hound being snuck upon by labrador retriever puppy, oil on
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19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dog Portrait of a Golden Retriever Circa 1900
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Sheep Grazing in Landscape with Hay Bales" Carleton Wiggins (American, 1848-1932) Oil on board 14
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Early 1900s Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait Of "Major" A Labrador Retriever In A Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
) Large 20th century English portrait of "Major" a Labrador retriever sitting in an open landscape, oil on
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Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Smile More, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Contemporary art, modern art, Golden Retriever painting, dog playing, expressionism, impressionism, kinetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yes, There Is a Heaven!, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ridgely Francisco
Located in Yardley, PA
A whimsical painting created with my golden retriever in mind. Crazy about tennis balls and romping
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Labrador, Dog Portrait, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By David Waller
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Black Labrador, Dog Portrait, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed By British artist, David Waller
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Waiting for the Master Scottish Pony & Dogs Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine quality, large scale oil painting on canvas, depicting this beautiful Scottish highland
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Late 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beth Parcell, "Frolicking", 16x20 Dog Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This seascape piece, "Frolicking", is a 16x20 oil painting on canvas featuring a young man and two
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Double the Fun", 14x18 Dog Beach Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This seascape piece, "Double the Fun", is a 14x18 oil painting on canvas featuring two Golden
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bleu by Bonnie B. Cooke Contemporary Oil on Canvas Dog Painting
By Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke
Located in Atlanta, GA
entitled 'Ace and was created in 2021. The painting depicts a Retriever portrait from the side. The subject
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Oil on Board Animal Painting of a Labrador Signed by F.M. Hollams
By Frances (Florence) Mabel Hollams
Located in Atlanta, GA
British artist Frances Mabel Hollams (1877-1963) painted this vertical oil on board dog painting
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Early 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Michael Kneebone Diamond Pearl Golden Retriever Portrait Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A miniature portrait of a golden retriever is featured in this one-of-a-kind pendant. The oil on
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Finny
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Finny is a small, unframed portrait of a black Labrador Retriever. Edward Minoff Graduated with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Finny
Finny
H 8.75 in W 11.75 in
Humorous Contemporary Large Giclee of Dogs Playing Poker by Ron Burns
By Ron Burns
Located in Charleston, US
oil dog painting of dogs playing poker. A French Bull Dog, German Shepherd, Beagle, Dachshund and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Giclée

Golden Retriever, 1898
By John Emms
Located in New York, NY
Dog Painting Oil on canvas, 14 x 14 inches Framed: 19 x 19 inches Illustrated
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19th Century Paintings

Golden Retriever, 1898
By John Emms
Located in New York, NY
Dog Painting Oil on canvas, 14 x 14 inches Framed: 19 x 19 inches Illustrated
Category

19th Century Paintings

Golden Retriever with Pheasant
By Wright Barker
Located in New York, NY
Dog and Animal Paintings Believed to be “Czar” from St. Hurbert’s Kennel Owned by Colonel the Hon
Black Labrador Retriever, 1910
By Margaret Collyer
Located in New York, NY
Dog and Animal Paintings Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 inches Framed: 31 3/4 x 36 3/4 inches Provenance
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Early 1900s Paintings

Labrador Retriever on the Shore
By Edwin Megargee
Located in New York, NY
Dog & Animal Paintings Oil on canvas, 30 x 32 inches Framed: 36 ½ x 38 ½ inches Provenance
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19th Century Animal Paintings

Labrador Picking up a Runner
By Maud Earl
Located in New York, NY
Labradore Retriever Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 inches Framed: 33 x 38 inches Provenance: Arthur
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Late 19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Torpedo
By Cristall Harper
Located in Park City, UT
in palette knife marks and brush strokes – oil paint that is not overworked, but allowed to be itself
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Torpedo
H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in
Star Trail
By Cristall Harper
Located in Park City, UT
in palette knife marks and brush strokes – oil paint that is not overworked, but allowed to be itself
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

PVC, Oil

Star Trail
H 48 in W 72 in D 2 in
Labrador Retriever
By Richard Moseley
Located in Nashville, TN
Signed lower right Dated 1870 Moseley was a British painter specializing in animals and active in the late 19th century. His artwork can be found in the Southamptom City Art Gall...
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Retriever Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the retriever oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Photorealist versions now, or shop for Photorealist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect retriever oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a retriever oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting retriever oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Lucia Bergamini, Beth de Loiselle, Alexis Kandra, Beth Carlson and Kathryn Freeman are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Retriever Oil Painting?

A retriever oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,064, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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Questions About Retriever Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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