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Pair of Ceramic Borzoi Dogs
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Pair of Ceramic Borzoi Dogs

1900 - 1920
Description

Unusual pair of European ceramic dogs on ceramic base and numbered on the rear.

Dimensions - 19 x 15 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Ceramic Borzoi Dog Figurine to the 1920s.

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SA1133084
Description
Unusual pair of European ceramic dogs on ceramic base and numbered on the rear.

Dimensions - 19 x 15 cm

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Ceramic Borzoi Dog Figurine to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133084
Rue des Fontenelles
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A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base.
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Archive I A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base.

Pair of Ceramic Borzoi Dogs

Archive II A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base. View II
Archive III A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base. View III
Archive IV A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
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A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base.
Pair of Ceramic Borzoi Dogs
Ref: SA1133084
A glazed ceramic figurine featuring a pair of standing dogs with brown and white patches on a naturalistic oval base.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlazed Ceramic, Porcelain
  • ColourWhite and Brown
  • MotifsNaturalistic tree stump support, Oval moulded base, Hand-painted glaze details
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This unusual 1920 Victorian-style figurine depicts a pair of European dogs standing together on a shared oval base. The ceramic object displays a high-gloss glazed finish with hand-painted details including brown and white patches on the bodies, grey tones around the heads, and a naturalistic tree stump support situated centrally between the animals. Other visible details comprise a raised oval moulded foot, a smooth white band around the perimeter of the base, and numbered markings on the rear. Measuring 15 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, the figurine fits comfortably on display surfaces throughout a home. Placed upon a mantelpiece, the porcelain piece enhances an English Country House interior scheme with its traditional animal motif. The glossy surface catches ambient light while the neutral colour palette of white, brown, and grey coordinates easily with surrounding decor. The compact proportions allow the decorative item to sit neatly on narrow ledges, side tables, or bookshelves without dominating the surface area. Collectors of mid-period European ceramics will find this figurine offers a straightforward addition to an existing display of animal sculptures or period decorative objects.

FAQs

Ceramic dog figurines gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, produced by renowned European potteries and Continental porcelain manufacturers for domestic display and collecting.

These pieces are typically slip-cast or hand-modelled using fine earthenware or kaolin clay, fired at high temperatures, and decorated with hand-painted overglaze or underglaze enamels.

Authentication involves inspecting makers marks or mould numbers stamped on the base, evaluating the depth and condition of the glaze, examining wear on unglazed foot rims, and assessing overall weight.

Position the figurine as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side console table, arranging it alongside stacked art books or metal accessories to highlight its sculptural form.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, and avoid submerging the item in water or using abrasive liquid detergents that could damage delicate glaze work.
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