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John Charles Dollman
(British, 1851-1934)
The Intruder (Pointers at Rest), 1894
Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
Passed
Live Auction
European Art
Size
40 1/4 x 49 3/4 inches.
Description
John Charles Dollman
(British, 1851-1934)
The Intruder (Pointers at Rest), 1894
oil on canvas
signed J.C. Dollman and dated (lower right)
40 1/4 x 49 3/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Frances G. Scaife
Condition
Framed: 45 1/8 x 55 1/8 inches.Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Signature
signed J.C. Dollman and dated (lower right)
Provenance
Literature:William Secord, Dog Painting, 1840-1940 : A Social History of the Dog in Art, Woodbridge, 1992, pl. 74, p. 155, illus. (as Pointers at Rest)The attribution of human emotions to pets enters into all aspects of dog imagery of the Victorian period, including into what otherwise might be straightforward portraiture. The present painting of three English pointers, only by the addition of a poetic title and the inclusion of a small black kitten, becomes a narrative of an encounter between unlike creatures. Without this title, the artwork would appear more to be a casual portrait of skilled hunting animals, but is instead imbued with humor and sentiment.