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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
A powerful, photorealistic oil painting by John Mahove (2021) depicting an African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) in a poised, watchful stance. The artist captures the animal in profile against a softly blended warm ochre and sienna background, evoking the light and atmosphere of the African savannah.
The precision of Mahove’s brushwork is exceptional  the layered fur textures, delicate whisker detail, and lifelike highlights in the eyes and nose create a remarkable sense of realism and vitality. The subject’s alert posture and upward gaze convey both intelligence and grace, celebrating the wild dog as one of Africa’s most charismatic predators.
The piece is beautifully presented in a modern black frame with a silver inner edge, complementing the tonal warmth of the background and enhancing the dramatic realism of the subject.
Artwork Details:
Title: African Wild Dog – Sentinel
Artist: John Mahove (Signed and dated 2021)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Style: Contemporary Wildlife Realism
Framed Dimensions: Approx. 80 × 100 cm
Frame: Deep matte-black wooden frame with metallic inner trim
Condition: Excellent; pristine surface and frame
Artistic Analysis:
John Mahove’s wildlife portraits stand out for their meticulous attention to texture, light, and personality. This painting exemplifies his style  focusing closely on a single subject to elicit a sense of presence and connection. His technique rivals that of leading African realist painters, combining fine detail with soft, natural tonal transitions.
The background gradient is particularly effective, providing warmth without distraction, allowing the subject’s fur patterns and anatomical precision to dominate. This compositional simplicity directs the viewer’s attention to the animal’s alert eyes and upright posture, evoking both vulnerability and strength  a theme often explored in Mahove’s work.
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Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
