This lot consists of an oil painting on board, rendered in the portrait style of animal artist John Emms (English, 1843-1912). Piece is titled "CHAR" which is hand inscribed in the top right corner. Image depicts a portrait of a Collie. The dog is staring intently, patiently, at an object on the ground. The artists' use of light and shade give this piece the dept and warmth for which Emms is so well known. This painting would make an excellent addition to any fine art collector's gallery. This piece previously sold through the Hamshere Gallery in England. Overall framed dimensions measure 8" x 8.5" / Image sight measures 5" x 5.5".

A late 19th and 20th century British painter in realist style of horses and dogs, especially in hunting scenes, John Emms began exhibiting his paintings at the Royal Academy of London in 1866. He was born in Blofield, Norfolk, and had a strong interest in art, which took him to London for study. There he became studio assistant fo Frederick Leighton, later Lord Leighton, and in this capacity traveled to New Forest in Lyndhurst to do a fresco, The Ten Virgins, for the local church.

PROVENANCE:
Previously sold through the Hamshere Gallery in England.

DIMENSIONS:
Overall framed dimensions measure 8" x 8.5" / Image sight measures 5" x 5.5".

Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

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Painting is in overall very nice condition. Some chips and bumps around edges. Image remains crisp, bold and shows very well.