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Dog – Old Paris Porcelain Greyhound

Categories Ceramics/Porcelain Figural
Type dog
Material Porcelain
Markings "J D" unidentified mark
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin France
Date or Era circa 1850
Measuring 5 ½” x 4” x 3 ¼”

 

A beautiful French Old Paris porcelain inkstand in the form of a recumbent greyhound on a stand.  Sadly, one of the dog’s ears is missing. Vibrant coloring with gilded accents, the inkwell and sander have covering lids. There is an unidentified mark – “J D” – on the inside of the base.

 

Estimated value: $125

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