Antique 19th C. American Jack Russell Terrier Puppies & Spider Oil Painting Dogs

This listing is for the Antique 19th C. American School Painting of Jack Russell Terrier Puppies Playing with a Spider pictured above. About this work: A lovely late 19th century oil painting depicting a group of four Jack Russell puppies. This charming work depicts a group of four puppies in various stances. The central puppy is fixated on a small spider directly in front of it. The pair of puppies on the left are asleep while the rightmost puppy sits, its eyes engaging with the viewer. The work appears unsigned and is oil on canvas. It is housed in an attractive modern wood frame. Provenance: Private collection, NJ Size: 7 inches tall by 18 inches wide (painting) 12 1/8 inches tall by 23 1/8 inches wide (frame) Condition: Overall good antique condition. Unlined canvas. Repair with associated inpainting in top left. Scattered inpainting primarily along edges (refer to photos under blacklight). Frame with typical wear. This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available. International buyers - please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs. I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire! Feel free to ask any questions.