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Oil Painting Prized Tibetan Terrier Dog Sitting Near Neath By Dilys Thomas

£2,600.00

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This oil painting by Dilys Thomas captures the beloved Tibetan Terrier Dog in a serene and prized position. The rich colours and intricate brush strokes create a lifelike realism image that is sure to delight any dog enthusiast. A timeless piece that brings warmth and character to any space.
Impress your clients & guests with this prized dog animal statement masterpiece for your office or home wall space.
Title “Tibetan Terrier Tsang Apso in Neath Summertime” by Dilys Thomas C1990.
Subject handsome full length portrait front view of a much loved treasured Tibetan Terrier Tsang Apso dog who is sitting facing the viewer looking so adorable especially with his long chestnut facial fur that looks like a moustache, with a black & white thick coat. He is so well behaved calmy sitting in the beautiful Welsh countryside landscape near Neath with flowers & lush green grass.
An impressive display size with the frame being 59 cm high and 49 cm wide.
A great example of the animal breed.
Circa 1990 late 20th century.
Oil on canvas, set in the original gilt frame.
Signed in the bottom corner by the known Welsh artist Dilys Thomas.
Artist Biography of Dilys Thomas British Welsh artist of Skewen Nr Neath (Swansea) in south Wales. She was born in 1932, her passion was to paint animals & landscapes. Her works are highly sought after & rare to source now. Her painting titled “Victoria Gardens , Neath 1901” is currently Exhibited held at Neath Port Talbot Library Headquarters. She died in 2022 at the age of 90, her daughters Sharon & Jacqueline & grandchildren.
The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Tibet. Despite its name, it is not a member of the terrier group. The breed was given its English name by European travellers due to its resemblance to known terrier breeds. The Tibetan name for the breed, Tsang Apso, roughly translates to "shaggy or bearded ("apso") dog, from the province of Tsang". Some old travellers' accounts refer to the dog as Dokhi Apso or "outdoor" Apso, indicating a shaggy or bearded working dog which lives outdoors.Tibetan Terriers have been bred and raised in monasteries of Tibet for 2,000 years. Historically, Tibetan Terriers were kept as good luckcharms, mascots, watchdogs, herding dogs, and companions.
They were also used to retrieve articles that fell down mountainsides. Dr. Agnes Greig of England brought the first Tibetan Terrier to Europe in 1922. She was given a gold and white female puppy named "Bunti" after successfully performing an operation on a patient in Tibet. After acquiring a second male, "Rajah," Dr. Greig established a kennel and began to breed them.
The first litter was born in 1924 and were registered as Lhasa Terriers. In 1930, the Kennel Club of India changed the breed's name to Tibetan Terrier. The first Tibetan Terriers in the US were imported in 1956 by Dr. Henry and Mrs. Alice Murphy of Great Falls, Virginia, from Dr. Greig's kennel, Lamleh. In 1973, the American Kennel Club recognized the breed, classifying it as part of the non-sporting group. Tibetan Terriers are related to and have contributed to the development of other breeds, including the Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Spaniel, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, among others.
Provenance Private collection, Neath Picture Framers, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of subject matter.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
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Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Front painting surface is in overall good order. Having various foxing stains in areas. Set in the original decorative frame which has various general wear, cracking, chips & losses commensurate with usage & age.
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Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (59 cm)
Wide (49 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (2 cm)