{"product_id":"j-warnes-oil-portrait-of-a-lurcher-in-an-english-landscape-circa-1910","title":"J. Warnes — Oil Portrait Of A Lurcher In An English Landscape, Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. Warnes — Portrait Of A Lurcher In An English Landscape, Circa 1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Edwardian British Sporting Animal Portrait In The Tradition Of Samuel John Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvocative early 20th-century British portrait of a lurcher in an English country landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned “J. Warnes” lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish School, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChestnut-and-white lurcher portrayed almost in full profile with its head turned towards the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG. Rowney \u0026amp; Co., London, “Quality F” prepared-canvas stencil to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas manufacturer's mark consistent with an early-20th-century dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the British sporting-animal tradition associated with Samuel John Carter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance associated with Lime House, Earls Colne, Essex, and Colonel Peter Charles Edward Fishbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a later Larson-Juhl decorative gilt frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing acquisition for collectors of British sporting art and historic canine portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and highly decorative British sporting portrait depicting a chestnut-and-white lurcher standing alert within an English rural landscape, signed “J. Warnes” and dating provisionally to circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog is presented almost laterally, allowing its elegant sighthound proportions to dominate the composition, while its head turns directly towards the viewer. This engaging device transforms the work from a straightforward study of breed and anatomy into a portrait possessing considerable individuality and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall grasses frame the animal on either side, opening towards distant golden fields beneath an atmospheric blue-grey sky broken by softly modelled clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the dog's warm chestnut markings, creamy-white coat and surrounding deep greens gives the composition considerable decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: J. Warnes, identity presently unverified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Portrait Of A Lurcher In An English Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1910, provisional; early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed “J. Warnes” lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas: G. Rowney \u0026amp; Co., London, Quality F prepared canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Portrait of a lurcher or greyhound-type dog within an English rural landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt-Historical Context: British sporting and animal portraiture in the tradition of Samuel John Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Later decorative Larson-Juhl gilt frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse provides particularly valuable material evidence through its surviving G. Rowney \u0026amp; Co., London, “Quality F” prepared-canvas stencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch into the manufacturer's historic canvas marks establishes that Quality F appears in Rowney's 1892 catalogue and remained in production into the early 20th century. The surviving mark is therefore entirely compatible with the proposed circa 1910 date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower-right signature appears to read “J. Warnes”. Research has not presently established the painter's identity with sufficient certainty to attach a formal biography, and the work is consequently catalogued conservatively as British School, signed “J. Warnes”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically and thematically, the painting belongs to the distinguished British tradition of sporting and animal portraiture that flourished throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lurcher In British Sporting Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither a single formal breed nor merely a greyhound, the traditional lurcher developed through crossing sighthounds with other working dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining speed with stamina, intelligence and versatility, these dogs became closely associated with British rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically connected with hunting and poaching, the lurcher's elegant physique and working character made it a compelling subject for generations of British sporting painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the animal's elongated body is carefully displayed while its turned head establishes direct engagement with the viewer — combining breed study with the individuality expected of an animal portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamuel John Carter And The British Animal-Painting Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel John Carter (1835–1892) was one of the notable British animal and sporting artists of the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn at Swaffham in Norfolk, Carter established a career depicting wildlife, dogs, horses and sporting subjects and became principal animal illustrator for the Illustrated London News between 1867 and 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and was particularly admired for his understanding of animal anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarter's documented oeuvre includes canine subjects and lurchers, placing the present composition within a recognisable artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific Carter composition corresponding to this painting has presently been identified. It is therefore catalogued “in the tradition of Samuel John Carter” rather than “after Samuel John Carter”, preserving the distinction between artistic influence and direct derivation from an identified prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated to have formed part of the collection at Lime House, Earls Colne, Essex, associated with the late Colonel Peter Charles Edward Fishbourne (1940–2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic records independently support Colonel Fishbourne's association with Lime House, although object-specific estate documentation for this particular painting remains to be identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 34.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 44.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is offered in fine used antique condition consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas displays age-related craquelure and a yellowed or discoloured varnish layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScattered pale surface spotting and accretions are visible, the precise nature of which has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric localised retouching and small canvas repairs are reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented within a later decorative Larson-Juhl gilt frame displaying minor handmade and use-related imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work will be professionally and securely packed for transit, with particular attention given to protecting the painted surface and decorative frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us regarding international delivery requirements where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® will issue a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution identifying the work as British School, early 20th century, signed “J. Warnes” lower right, Portrait Of A Lurcher In An English Landscape, circa 1910, oil on canvas, bearing a G. Rowney \u0026amp; Co., London, Quality F prepared-canvas stencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate will record the catalogue attribution and provenance information held by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® at the date of sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue entry has been prepared following consideration of the available visual, technical and documentary evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circa 1910 dating is provisional but is supported by the period appearance of the work and the surviving G. Rowney \u0026amp; Co. Quality F canvas mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe identity of J. Warnes remains presently unverified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe description “in the tradition of Samuel John Carter” refers to the painting's art-historical context within British sporting and animal portraiture. 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