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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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