A GROUP OF EIGHT ENGLISH PORCELAIN FIGURES OR FIGURAL GROUPS OF RECLINING DOGS 19TH CENTURY

Together with an earthenware model of a setter on a high chamfered rectangular base, a Limoges porcelain box modelled as a black and white reclining spaniel and a Staffordshire enamel box, circa 1775, molded with a brown and white spaniel curled around the cover.  11 pieces.

Dog with the trellis-designed base: Two minor fine haircracks to the center of the base, one extending across his foreleg. Dog group with house: Some minor flakes to the enamel. Dogs on green and white bases: The larger one has minor small chips to the front edge of the base and some minor chips and losses to the applied flowers and leaves and some minor flaking to the green enamel. Smaller dog has one end of the base has broken through the dog's paws and restored. Some minor flakes to the black enamel. Dogs on scrolled bases: One corner at the rear has been broken and restored. The overspray affects the half of the base. Dog on the plaid cushion appears to be in generally good condition. Dog on the yellow base: some minor firing tears and a tiny chip to each ear. Dog and puppies on scroll base appears to be in generally good condition. Limoges box appears to be in generally good condition. Staffordshire spaniel box have some minor typical firing cracks to the enamel, but otherwise in generally good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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