Edward Robert Physick (British, c. 1836-1880) oil on canvas dog portrait depicting a chained white terrier dog resting by a barrel, with a turtle in the foreground. Inscribed en verso on the stretcher in red: "Painted by R. Physick" and stamped "4493 Mr. T. T. Edwards/91 Park Street/ Camden Town". Housed in a burlwood frame with gilt wood liner. Sight - 12" H x 16" W. Framed - 14 3/4" H x 18 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Middle TN collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

Painting in stable condition with some buckling to canvas. Scattered chipping and paint loss to perimeter of painting, particularly at corners. Four previous patch repairs to upper half evident en verso. Water stains also visible en verso. Canvas fluoresces above the dog's right ear under blacklight inspection indicating retouch. Heavy varnish present to dog.