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A rare Meissen figure of a pug dog circa 1924-34
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Description
crossed swords and dot in underglaze-blue, incised 510, impressed 111
- 25.5cm., 10in.
after the model by J.J.Kaendler and J.G.Ehder, the dog seated on a brocade pillow, one paw raised, his collar embossed with the monograms H.G.V.B. for Heinrich Graf von Brühl
Catalogue Note
For discussion of the model and an illustration of its 18th century counterpart see Schwanenservice, Meissener Porzellan für Heinrich Graf von Brühl, exhibition catalogue, p.223, ill.168, and in the same catalogue, p.134, ill.92 for an illustration of another one formerly in the collection of Gustav von Klemperer.