after Sir Edwin Landseer (English, 1802-1873), A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society

Oil on canvas, with "CAW" artist's monogram and dated 1912 at lower right, presented in the likely original gilt composition frame.

SS 33.5 x 43.5 in.; DOA 40.5 x 50.5 in.

Collection of Penny Stuckey, Pinehurst, NC

After the original painting by Sir Edwin Landseer, completed in 1831, depicting "Bob," a large black and white Newfoundland. Bob was found in a shipwreck off the coast of England. After saving a total of twenty-three people from drowning, he was made a distinguished member of the Royal Humane Society. The original painting hangs at the Tate Gallery in London.

Scattered minor re-touch visible under black light; some minor chipping to frame; stable vertical "crack" in upper right quadrant.

$2,000 - 4,000