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Scottish School, 18th Century
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Scottish School, 18th Century

Hero, a Scottish deerhound in a landscape

细节
Scottish School, 18th Century
Hero, a Scottish deerhound in a landscape
inscribed 'HERO' (lower right)
oil on canvas
29 x 36¼ in. (73.6 x 92.1 cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品专文

Deerhounds are recorded in antiquity as 'War Dogs' employed in battle to drag men off their horses. The current breed dates from the 13th century, when they were bred in Scotland for stag-hunting, and were widely favoured by noblemen and chieftains. The deerhound belongs to a group of hounds called Sighthounds or Gazehounds which specialise in hunting their quarry by sight rather than scent. Typically they possess extremely good vision, a deep chest and long, powerful legs.