Lot 445 , A pair of Grainger, Lee & Co. Worcester porcelain models of recumbent Great Danes, c.1820-37, 12.2cm long

A pair of Grainger, Lee & Co. Worcester porcelain models of recumbent Great Danes, c.1820-37, 12.2cm long
Estimate £80-120

Typical minor glaze imperfections, fine crazing to the glaze, some wear to the gilding, the right facing dog has restoration to the back of the base, the left facing dog has a firing crack underneath not visible on top, otherwise in good condition.

Provenance - Dennis G. Rice collection of 19th century English porcelain animals,

Cf. Dennis G. Rice, Dogs in English porcelain, figure 21 for a similar example.


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Sold for £150