English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd May 2018
Lot 233
A delftware model of a dog dated 1761
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £2600
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Description
A delftware model of a dog dated 1761, seated on its haunches on an oval pad base, its head slightly turned, the coat decorated with blue wheels of fire and small dots, wearing an ochre collar with manganese stud, the tail enamelled in ochre, inscribed 'K 1761 S' to the underside, some glaze chipping, 12.5cm.
Cf. Louis L Lipski and Michael Archer, Dated English Delftware, p.420, pls. 1761 and 1761A for a similar pair of dogs.