Lot 153 , Two Minton porcelain figures of a pointer and a Newfoundland dog, c.1831-40, L. 8.5cm and 12.2cm

Two Minton porcelain figures of a pointer and a Newfoundland dog, c.1831-40, the pointer trotting beside a tree, the gilt highlighted Newfoundland with tongue hanging out, on a rockwork base, L. 8.5cm and 12.2cm
Estimate £150-200

cf. Dennis G. Rice, Dogs in English Porcelain of the 19th century, colour plates 191 and 210.

The Minton Newfoundland has fine crazing to the glaze, some browning to the white glaze in firing and good quality restoration to its lower jaw and tongue, otherwise good condition. The pointer has loss the end of its tail, otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £150