Spaniel and Birds Oil Painting in Ornate Gold Frame – 12 × 14 in

A chestnut-and-white spaniel rests its head low beside its front paw, its long ears falling softly on either side of its face. The dog’s gentle gaze draws you in first. Then your eye moves to the two birds in the foreground, where touches of amber, burgundy, and blue-green stand out against the deep browns of the room.

There’s plenty to notice up close, from the little freckles on the dog’s muzzle to the fine lines in the feathers and the seams between the floor tiles. The pale fur along the dog’s back catches the light, while the dark woodwork behind it gives the scene a quiet sense of depth.

The wide gold-tone frame has raised scrollwork at the corners and small floral details along the edges. Its warm finish picks up the golden tones in the painting. This piece has a classic country-house feel and would look at home on a bookshelf, above a small desk, or alongside other framed pieces on a gallery wall.

• Artwork size — 8 × 10 inches

• Overall size with frame — 12 × 14 inches

• Ornate gold-tone frame included