According to the Chinese Zodiac, those born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature involving loyalty and honesty. These four charming Best Friend Prints are portraits of woman and man's best friend that celebrate these characteristics. All were reproduced from late 19th century prints found in society magazines of the period. The subjects include Mr. S.E. Shirley's wavy-coated retriever "Thorn," and Mr. W. Wardlaw Reid's Dandie Dinmont terrier "Grip." Framed in antiqued silver leaf over "dog bone" relief carving for an added and appropriate dash of wit and humor. Each is hand colored by an artist and matted in heather blue with an Edwardian paper border. $745
Friday, October 10, 2008
Best Friend Prints
According to the Chinese Zodiac, those born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature involving loyalty and honesty. These four charming Best Friend Prints are portraits of woman and man's best friend that celebrate these characteristics. All were reproduced from late 19th century prints found in society magazines of the period. The subjects include Mr. S.E. Shirley's wavy-coated retriever "Thorn," and Mr. W. Wardlaw Reid's Dandie Dinmont terrier "Grip." Framed in antiqued silver leaf over "dog bone" relief carving for an added and appropriate dash of wit and humor. Each is hand colored by an artist and matted in heather blue with an Edwardian paper border. $745
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