Mural Hunting Dog — Nielloa FAUNA, 925 Silver Artwork for Hunters and Dog Lovers

The Hunting Dog Wall Art is a handcrafted silver relief picture made of 925 sterling silver with niello fur engraving—a Pointer/Setter in a classic standing pose on an oval medallion. The hunting gift for hunters, dog handlers, and dog lovers. FAUNA line of the Nielloa collection by SevChern, the only motif with green velvet and an oval relief.

What do you give to the hunter whose dog has been sitting next to him in the passenger seat for 15 years? Or to the dog handler who just had to say goodbye to his last hunting companion? Or to the father who turns 60 in two months and whose hunting ground stories the whole family knows? This wall art is made for these moments.

An oval silver relief made of 925 sterling silver with a hunting dog in a classic Pointer standing pose—alert, scenting, ready to spring. The dog is hand-engraved in niello onto the silver surface; the fineness of the fur hatching and the oak leaf ornamentation around it can only be seen up close. Framed in dark wood with a golden trim on a green velvet passe-partout—the color of the forest, the hunting ground, the hunting preserve.

A work of art from the FAUNA line of the Nielloa collection by SevChern—handcrafted in Veliky Ustyug. The hunting dog is the only motif in the line with an oval relief and green velvet—a special design that does justice to the hunting context.

The Hunting Dog Motif — Loyalty, Instinct, and the Bond Between Human and Animal

In European culture, the hunting dog symbolizes loyalty, endurance, and the close connection between humans and nature. No other animal spends so many hours in the hunting grounds with its owner, no other animal understands the hunter's gestures so instinctively. In the Russian silver tradition, animal motifs are particularly popular—the hunting dog motif is aimed at hunters, dog handlers, nature lovers, and all who are connected to a special four-legged friend.

The oval silver plate shows the dog in a Pointer's standing pose: one front paw raised, head forward, tail horizontal. On the left and right, oak leaves and forest floor vegetation—the dog is in its natural habitat, not in a living room. A motif with history.

Nielloa — Ink in Silver, Like a Tattoo on the Skin

Nielloa is our brand for the handcrafted niello artworks from the SevChern manufactory. Niello itself is one of the oldest silversmithing techniques, which has become extremely rare in Europe. Imagine it like ink in silver—or like a tattoo on the skin: the dark mass is not on top, but is melted into the hand-engraved lines and permanently bonded to the metal.

In the hunting dog wall art, you can see the niello lines in the dog's fur hatching, in the contours of the forest vegetation, and in the fine oak leaf ornamentation. No printing, no foil, no paint: the motif is part of the metal itself and remains permanently sharp. The niello becomes more contrasting with each polish.

Hand Engraving and Master's Signature

With niello hand engraving, every stroke has only one chance. If a line is not right, the master starts over—no software undo button, no readjustment possible. Especially with a hunting dog in a standing pose, body tension is crucial: a misplaced stroke in the back line changes the posture from a vigilant pointer to a relaxed house dog.

The masters in Veliky Ustyug are trained according to the same principle and produce the same motif, but small differences in line work are like human handwriting: they can be imitated, but the subtle peculiarities remain. These peculiarities are the artist's signature—since 1683.

For what occasion this wall art is made

For a hunter's 60th birthday: A silver artwork that honors decades of connection to the hunting ground and the hunting dog. With engraving: name, date of birth, hunting ground.

For retirement after four decades in the hunting ground: For the leaseholder, the forest official, the gamekeeper—a piece that captures a career in silver.

As a farewell to a hunting dog: Not as an object of mourning, but as a dignified remembrance of the most loyal of all four-legged friends. With engraving: dog's name and years of shared hunting time.

For hunting completion / hunting license: The beginning of a hunter's career, marked with a first silver piece for the hunting lodge.

For Father's Day: For the hunting-enthusiast father—with a personal dedication on the back.

For dog lovers in general: The hunting dog is also a universal dog portrait—for all who love Pointers, Setters, German Wirehaired Pointers, or Weimaraners.

FAUNA — the Animal Line alongside ZODIAC

The Nielloa collection is divided into several lines:

• ZODIAC — Western zodiac signs + Chinese zodiac signs (24 motifs)
• FAUNA — Animal motifs outside the Zodiac: hunting dog, cat, and more
• CLASSIC — Good luck and Feng Shui symbols (goldfish, lucky horseshoe, wind rose)
• SIGNATURE — Premium individual motifs (Horn of Plenty)

The hunting dog is the only FAUNA motif with an oval relief on green velvet—all other animal motifs (cat, bull, tiger, etc.) have square reliefs on red velvet. This special design emphasizes the hunting character: the green of the forest, the oval medallion shape of classic hunting trophies.

Engraving on Request

On the back or on the frame, we can engrave a date, name, or short dedication upon request. Popular among hunters: the name of the hunting dog plus the years of their shared hunting time. For engraving orders, we include a free SilverVerse card (10 × 15 cm), individually inscribed with your desired text.

Care

Occasionally treat the silver surface with a soft polishing cloth. The niello becomes more contrasting with each polish—the dog's fur hatching becomes more prominent. The wooden frame does not require special care, but should not be exposed to moisture for prolonged periods.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Hunting Dog Wall Art

What does Nielloa mean—is that a typo for Niello?
No. Nielloa is our brand for the handcrafted niello artworks from the SevChern manufactory. Niello is the technique (dark alloy melted into engraved silver lines), Nielloa is the name of our artwork line.

Is this real niello or just blackened silver?
Real niello. At SevChern, it's either pure silver hand-engraving or genuine niello inlay—never artificial oxidation. For the hunting dog, all fur lines are genuine niello mass, melted in an open flame and permanently bonded to the silver.

Why does the hunting dog have a different frame than the other wall art?
The hunting dog is the only motif with an oval relief on green velvet—a conscious special design for the hunting context. The oval shape is reminiscent of classic medallions and hunting trophies, and the green reminds of the forest floor. All other animal motifs (ZODIAC + FAUNA) have square reliefs on red velvet.

Is this gift suitable for people without a hunting dog?
Absolutely—the motif appeals to all dog lovers. The Pointer/Setter in a standing pose is one of the most elegant dog portraits in European animal art.

Which silver gifts go well as a set with the hunting dog wall art?
The flask with a Spaniel motif as a drinking vessel counterpart. The Rabbit wall art as a hunting game counterpart. The cartridge case with six silver shot glasses. All in the hunting gifts collection.

Are all hunting dog wall art identical or unique pieces?
Each piece is hand-engraved, and the niello is hand-melted in an open flame. Even with the same motif, there are small individual differences—because each master has their own handwriting. These peculiarities are the artist's signature.

Is a certificate of authenticity required?
The product itself is the certificate of authenticity. The master's handwriting, the polished surface, the weight, the 925 silver hallmark, and the manufactory mark prove the authenticity better than any paper.

Perfect as a hunting gift — the complete set offer

• ✦ For the dog handler: Hunting Dog Wall Art + Spaniel Flask 260 ml
• ✦ For the small game hunter: Hunting Dog Wall Art + Rabbit Wall Art as a two-picture set
• ✦ For the hunting lodge: Hunting Dog Wall Art + Cartridge Case with 6 Shot Glasses
• ✦ For the collector: Hunting Dog Wall Art + one of the five Silver Hip Flasks with a hunting motif

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