Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1879 at lower left, presented in a likely original hardwood frame; retains remnants of old label to stretcher bar.

Sight size 52 x 39 in.; Frame dimensions 47 x 59.5 in.

From the Collection of James H. Craig and Randy S. Johnson, Sarasota, Florida

William Doyle, New York, October 16, 1991, Lot 58.
Possibly exhibited at the Paris Salon, 1881, as "Two Dogs".

Stable craquelure; slight yellowing to varnish; stretcher marks; patch to verso with associated in-painting; minor nicking an area finish loss to frame.

$1,000 - 2,000