English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13th September 2011

Lot 389

A pair of Bow Dismal Hounds c.1758

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £6000

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Description

A pair of Bow Dismal Hounds c.1758, each seated on its haunches with its head turned to one side, the coats coloured in patches of brown enamel, raised on pad bases applied with polychrome flowers, one damaged, 8cm. (2) Cf. Elizabeth Adams and David Redstone, Bow Porcelain, p.200 for a similar pair with darker colouring.