English School Sporting Oil – Foxhounds At Work, c. mid‑20th century, 20 x 14 cm
English School Sporting Oil – Foxhounds At Work, c. mid‑20th century, 20 x 14 cm
A charming small oil painting depicting two alert foxhounds at work in the field, painted in rich, warm tones and set within its original gilt frame.
Probably dating from the mid– to late‑20th century and almost certainly of British origin, this piece sits firmly in the long tradition of English sporting and dog painting. The hounds – closer to terrier‑type foxhounds – are captured mid‑scene in rough grassland, noses to the air, full of energy and character.
Painted in oil on board and signed at the lower left (signature indistinct), the work has a pleasing, slightly textured surface and a gentle gloss. It is presented in a moulded gilt frame with beaded inner slip that complements the subject beautifully.
Perfect for a country‑house hallway, study, or for any dog lover who enjoys traditional sporting art, this is an easy piece to hang and enjoy immediately.
Medium: Oil on board
Image size: 20 x 14 cm
Frame: Gilt composition frame of similar period
Why we love it: Small enough for a gallery wall yet full of country-house atmosphere—ideal for dog lovers and collectors of British sporting art.
Provenance: UK private collection
Condition: Good, with light age craquelure and minor frame rubs. Presents well. A light professional clean would brighten the palette if desired.
Origin: Most likely English
Time Period: c. 1930–1960
Historical Context
Historical Context
The subject sits squarely in the British sporting-art tradition that flourished from the late 19th to mid‑20th century. Terriers were often depicted “at work” bolting foxes from cover, and such cabinet pictures were popular with country-house collectors and hunt followers. - Likely English School, mid‑20th century (c. 1930–1960).
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