Circle Of Samuel John Carter (1835 1892); ‘Sailor’; A Mid 19thc Oil On Canvas Study Of A Border Collie
£8,500 per item
Shopping at Vinterior
- 14 days return guarantee
- Outstanding customer service
- Secure payment
- Verified sellers
- Trees planted for every order
- Price match guarantee
for your next pre-owned find?
Item details
Height
95.25 cm
Width
115.57 cm
Depth
7.62 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Possibly by, but most certainly painted within the circle of Samuel John Carter (1835-1892); in oils on canvas and of good sizeable proportions, the beautifully depicted border collie dog, shown laying alert within an interior, a chair and blanket to the background and a hunting whip and white gloves to the foreground, presented in the original superbly carved gilt gesso frame, the whole surviving from the third quarter of the nineteenth century.
The pictures canvas has craquelure and is a little dirty, though could obviously be cleaned if so desired. There are no damages or repairs. The frame has the typical losses that you expect with an original gesso frame of this age.
There are several paper labels verso;
W.Boswell & Son; Expert Purchases of Works of Art; Norwich
Leveton & Sons Norwich Fine Art Dealers
S.T. Townshend; Carver Gilder looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer est. 1851
Borth frame and canvas with paper circular label N130.
And a hand written title; ‘Page; Oil Dog.’
Samuel John Carter was born in 1835 in the Keeper’s Cottage of the Manor House in Dunham, near Swaffham, Norfolk. Clearly this picture was bought and sold on at least two occasions in Norwich, thus in the same vicinity. Carter used Swaffham as the base for his work in the country, where he was in demand by landowners and local gentry. They would commission him to paint their prize farm animals, beloved pets, hunting horses and hounds as well as family groups. John Ruskin was a fan of his work. Howard, Carter’s youngest son said of his father; in an autobiographical account:
'We all inherited from our father an inborn faculty for drawing: he being an animal painter of no little fame, and one of the most powerful draughtsmen I ever knew. His knowledge of comparative anatomy and memory for form was matchless. He could depict from memory, accurately, any animal in action, fore-shortened or otherwise, with the greatest ease.'
The 18th and 19th centuries are the richest feeding ground for those interested in the history of the shepherd's dog. For one thing, taxonomy, the science of classification, flourished; and for another, naturalism, the observation of nature to gain knowledge, thrived and caught on among ordinary people.
A glorious painting by a splendid hand, of wonderful scale and desirable originality.
Cancellations
We offer free cancellations and full refund for orders cancelled before dispatching. View full policy.
Returns
We have a 14 days returns guarantee for orders within the UK and European Union. View full policy.
Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
Similar Paintings
Similar Paintings
Choose a Wish List
Create Wish List
- Selling at Vinterior since 2022
- Ships from Blunham, United Kingdom
Seller Reviews
Cancellations and Returns
Our Terms of sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendors (including Professional Vendors and Non-Professional Vendors (as defined in the Site Terms)) fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with Vinterior just as exceptional as the items.
We've extended our usual return period for the holidays. Any purchases made in December 2023 on gifting items can be returned up until 31 January 2024.
To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything on the Site, and then again upon delivery or pickup.
If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller on the listing page of the Site.
Customers shall receive the same level of consumer protection on purchases irrespective of whether they are buying from a Professional Vendor or Non-Professional Vendor.
Should you have any questions regarding your transaction, please contact the Vendor in the first instance.
Can I cancel an order?
If a Customer changes their mind or decides for any other reason that they do not want to purchase the Goods before the Goods have been dispatched, they can cancel the order on the Site and receive a refund.
The right to cancel does not apply to the following types of Goods, which are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to the customer’s specific requirements. If in doubt, the Customer can contact the Vendor via the Site.
If the Customer cancels an order after an item has already been marked as dispatched for delivery, the costs of delivery are non-refundable.
To cancel the order, the Customer must follow the cancellation procedure on the Site by clicking on Create Cancellation on the order page.
Can I return an item?
Consumers based in the UK and European Union can request to return the Goods on Vinterior up to 14 days after the Goods have been received. Once accepted, the buyer is in charge of the shipment and should organise it as soon as possible (except in the case of a return of faulty Goods).
To initiate a return, the Customer must click on Create a return on the order page on the Site. In the return request, the reason for the return must be included along with photos of any damage of the Goods, if faulty.
As with cancellations, the right to return an item does not apply to the following types of Goods, which are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to the Customer’s specific requirements.
Additionally, the Customer may not return an item for "inaccurate listing” reason when its dimensions or other characteristics do not fit its requirements. We strongly recommend that buyer measures all access areas prior to making a purchase.
If in doubt, the Customer can contact the Vendor via the Site.
In case of a return, the costs of delivery (i.e., outbound delivery costs when Goods are sent from the Vendor to a Customer) are non-refundable.
The Customer is responsible for organising the return of Goods and for paying delivery costs. Once the item is returned to the Vendor in the same condition, the Vendor will confirm receipt and refund the Customer. If an item is returned to the seller damaged, or in an unsuitable condition, Vinterior will not be able to process the refund and the seller may have to send it back to you (and ask you to cover the delivery costs). All items are inspected on return.
Acting under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, customers may return faulty Goods that are damaged in transportation or the listing on the Site is materially inaccurate, misleading, or misrepresents the Goods. In these cases, the Customer must provide photographic evidence to Vinterior and the Vendor or reject the delivery on arrival.
In case of damage in transit for all items, Vinterior must be informed. Vinterior will then raise an insurance claim on behalf the Vendor with delivery company Proovia. Once the claim is resolved and any relevant decision regarding the insurance has been made, any applicable refunds will be processed.
Please note that vintage items are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is not sufficient grounds for a refund.
Vendors may refuse a return of an item if it has been altered by the Customer in any way.
Neither Vinterior nor the Vendors are liable for any damages or loss sustained in transit via third parties.
Price match guarantee
If you find the same item listed at a lower price (including delivery) elsewhere, we'll match it for you.
For further policy details click here.
Why buy on Vinterior?
- 14-day return guarantee
- Top customer service
- 100% secure payment
How it works
- Send a screenshot of the item from the other website with date and time visible.
- Send us the link of the item on Vinterior and on the other website.
- We'll check that it's the same item from the same seller.
- If eligible, Vinterior matches the price.
Successfully added to cart
0 items
Log in or register to continue
Make an offer
Item price: £8,500