British School, circa 1960
Bulldog with a bone
signed with monogram (lower right)
oil on canvas
16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
frame 16 ⅞ x 20 ⅞ in. (42.9 x 52.7 cm.)
£1975
Please note that Artists Resale Right is applicable at 4% on the price.
This striking mid-century oil painting captures the essence of the bulldog with remarkable character and presence. Seated on a lawn, he exudes a sense of sturdy confidence, his powerful frame and distinctive wrinkled features rendered with careful attention to form and texture. The artist conveys the dog’s characteristic jowls, muscular build, and watchful expression, as he guards a well-chewed bone.
The background, painted with palette knife, contrasts with the finely detailed bulldog, which has been executed with a paintbrush. The foliage beyond is loosely defined, allowing the subject to dominate the composition, while the white upper section of the canvas gives a sense of openness and balance.
The artist’s distinct monogram, visible in the lower right corner, suggests a professional hand, but has been difficult to ascertain.
For further information on this painting, please email info@tomroothfineart.com
British School, circa 1922
A basket upgrade (springer spaniel)
faintly inscribed and dated 'with best wishes from .... Christmas 1922' (on the upper canvas, on the reverse)
oil on canvas
11 ¼ x 9 in. (28.5 x 22.8 cm.)
frame 16 ½ x 14 ½ in. (41.9 x 36.9 cm.)
£1595
For further information on this painting, please email info@tomroothfineart.com
British School, 19th century
A rough collie
indistinctly signed and dated ’96’ (lower left)
oil on canvas
20 x 15 ⅞ in. (50.9 x 40.3 cm.)
frame 24 x 19 ¾ in. (61 x 50.2 cm.)
£2450
For further information on this painting, please email info@tomroothfineart.com
English School, circa 1965
'Claribel', a Chihuahua
indistinctly signed (lower right) and inscribed and dated ‘Claribel 1965’ (lower centre)
8 ¾ x 6 ½ in. (22.2 x 16.5 cm.)
frame 13 ¾ x 11 ⅛ in. (34.9 x 28.3 cm.)
£750
Please note that Artists Resale Right is applicable at 4% on the price
For further information, please email info@tomroothfineart.com
British School, 19th Century
Two mischievous puppies
oil on canvas
6 x 10 in. (15.3 x 25.4 cm.)
frame 10 ½ x 14 ⅝ in.
This charming 19th-century oil painting of two puppies depicts one inquisitively standing whilst the other appears to be chewing on something - perhaps the carpet. Although the artist remains unidentified, their skill is evident in the rich handling of fur, expressive faces, warm, atmospheric lighting, all drawn together by the strength of the composition. The dark background enhances the soft textures of the puppies' coats, creating depth and intimacy, while the work aligns with the Victorian fascination with animal portraiture, reflecting both sentimentality and fine observational detail.
£1495