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19th C. Portrait ?Boy with Dog/ Spaniel- pastel#1251102

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19th C. Portrait ?Boy with Dog/ Spaniel- pastel#1251102
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Exceptional Antique Pastel- Finely rendered- wonderful quality!</em></td>
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19th C. Portrait ?Boy with Dog/ Spaniel- pastel
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Signed and dated 1853- Beautiful & Enchanting work

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This enchanting pastel features a wonderful image of a boy sitting beneath a tree, a straw hat in hand and a dog at his side. The work is signed "Filcher" (?), dated 1853. Masterfully executed in pastel on an unusual, parchment like paper, the piece is very expressive and finely rendered. The black dog shown, with its dark brown expressive eyes, appears to be a Spaniel. The figure of the young boy, clad in a russet colored velvet outfit trimmed in lace, is holding a straw hat. The scene is in a pastoral setting, a large tree behind and a field in the distance. The work conveys a wonderful atmosphere, so indicative of the period with traditional dress. It is also a very decorative piece with marvelous composition and rich, beautiful hues.

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Though discovered in Southern France, a note card on the back indicates the sitter is a young German boy named "Viktor Pfeiffer", born in Berlin in 1848 and died in 1914. The work is in good condition for a work of this age, the color of the pastel remains fresh. The paper is very unusual; the work is executed on parchment, or a parchment-like paper. Please note that over the years this parchment has hardened and rippled somewhat so the surface of the pastel has some "waves" (see photo details). The piece is set in a period frame, with old rolled glass. The frame too has obvious age with chips and small losses, a perfect compliment ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good- rippled parchment</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c.1853</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:European</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Filcher</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:21</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:19th C. Portrait ?Boy with Dog/ Spaniel- pastel</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Realism</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Pastel on parchment like paper</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Spaniel</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Europe- The Netherlands</td></tr>
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