£2500
Dated: 1850 Staffordshire
A pair of Staffordshire pottery figures of pipe-smoking dogs modeled with two separate legs and a curling tail. The pair is decorated with underglaze black patches and are seated on a rococo-shaped base in turquoise and ochre. This rare, highly decorative, and delightful pair are smoking pipes inspired by the famous Landseer painting, one of Queen Victoria's favorites.
Dimensions: 8.75 inches high
Current Condition: Pipe restored, and an original firing detail on reverse of base.
Provenance: Private English Collection
Literature: A-Z Staffordshire Dogs by Clive Mason Pope
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A pair of Staffordshire pottery figures of pipe-smoking dogs modeled with two separate legs and a curling tail. The pair is decorated with underglaze black patches and are seated on a rococo-shaped base in turquoise and ochre. This rare, highly decorative, and delightful pair are smoking pipes inspired by the famous Landseer painting, one of Queen Victoria’s favorites.
| Dimensions | 8.75 in |
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