​​​George Thomas Paice (British, 1854-1925)
Bouji, a Scottish terrier
signed, dated and inscribed 'Bouji./ G. Paice 01.' (lower left)
oil on paper
8 ¼ x 11 ¼ in. (20.8 x 28.5 cm.)
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£3200
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George Thomas Paice (British,1854-1925)
'Gone to ground' - two Jack Russells
signed and dated ‘G. Paice 90' (lower right)
oil on canvas
20 x 27 in. (50.8 x 68.5 cm.)
frame 26 ½ x 33 ½ in. (67.3 x 85.1 cm.)
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£5850
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​​​A charming and characterful depiction of two alert terriers investigating a hole (likely the hiding place of a mouse) George Paice’s Gone to Ground captures both the spirit and setting of the sporting world. The terriers, painted with meticulous attention to their wiry coats and expressive characters, are set against a backdrop of a discarded hunting jacket, riding hat, and crop—objects that subtly evoke the presence of their master, and traditions of an English country house. The rich, dark interior, with its ornately carved wood, suggests a grand estate, reinforcing the painting’s connection to the country sporting elite.
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Paice, renowned for his portraits of dogs and horses, excels in conveying the alert energy of the terriers, their noses to the ground, in keen pursuit of an elusive quarry. This painting is a superb example of his ability to blend narrative, observation and humour, making it a highly desirable work for collectors of sporting and canine art.
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