19th Century English School Miniature Dog Portrait staffordshire The ever-popular Tobacco Leaf design

The ever-popular Tobacco Leaf design has been applied to these thick

this piece dates to the late 19th century and was likely used as a table box

while also drawing inspiration from many of the better known European porcelain factories of the 19th and 20th centuries

this handsome pair is ideal for adding depth and authenticity to a collected interior

19th Century English School Miniature Dog Portrait staffordshire The ever-popular Tobacco Leaf designAn endearing miniature portrait depicting a black shepherd or collie type dog, hand painted in opaque gouache with expressive brushwork and thoughtful attention to the animals character. The figure is set within a simple pastoral landscape, creating an intimate composition that reflects the enduring appeal of 19th century British animal painting. While the artist remains unidentified, works of this scale were often created as cabinet pictures or