Superb, very rare, English Bronze hunting group by John Willis Good (1845-1879) modelled as a huntsman blowing his horn, with two hounds. Signed and dated to base ‘J Willis Good 1875’ and with foundry mark ‘Cox & Sons Founders.’
This is one of only a very few models cast by Cox & Sons.
The Thames Ditton Foundry was owned by Cox & Sons in 1874, going into liquidation in 1880.
There are only two previously recorded examples of this model, one at Sothebys in July 2004, and the last one at Milea Bros, NJ, Lot 1106 on 18/4/15 achieving $8000.
Excellent condition throughout, minor age relate wear,
32cm(H) x 28.5cm(W) x 15cm(D) 6.6kgs
Internal Reference: 36/351
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1002797
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 32cm (12.6inches)
Width is 28.5cm (11.2inches)
Depth is 15cm (5.9inches)
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