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Investment Oil on Canvas. Portrait of a Black Spaniel with a Duck by John Emms

$22,000
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Oil on canvas. Portrait of a black spaniel with a duck by John Emms, (Blofield, Norfolk, 1841-1912) signed and dated lower right: JNP Emms / 95' 26" X30" A very well known and highly collected animal artist, (dog portraits). Found in many museums and private collections. Period gilt frame with full conservation and cleaning performed, (canvas re-lined). Many Emms' paintings realized in the six figure range at Auction.
  • Creator:
    John Emms (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1895
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Conservation and re-lining of canvas. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Old tear repaired when the painting was conserved and cleaned. A clean tear that rejoined and consolidated with no visible scar.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: f1049418121213011282fs

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