Absolutely charming late 16th Century Portrait study of a 'lion dog' seated on a cushion, (possibly a Löwchen). The little 'lion dog' is found in many works of art featuring dogs as far back as the sixteenth century, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the Löwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion-cut. Oil on oak panel. English School Circa.1590. 18th.Century ebonised fruitwood frame. 32 by 27 cms. Overall.