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Dog – Hand-carved Sitting Pug (Bulldog, Boxer)
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Smaller: 1 ½” x 1 ¾”, 2 ¼” tall Larger: 2 ¼” x 2 ½”, 2 ¾” tall |
Two similar examples – both dogs are examples of Black Forest hand-carvings. Both are sitting, with front paws forward. Both are carved in exquisite detail – snouts with teeth, ears, collars, fur. Both have glass eyes. Heads are hinged to access the inkwell (missing on the smaller one).
Estimated value: $100 each
Smaller version with original ink bottle sold for $145 in July 2024
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