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Ceramic Group of Fox and Rabbit
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Ceramic Group of Fox and Rabbit

1900 - 1920
Description

Unusual European ceramic grouping of a fox and two rabbits. Possibly a vase. The piece is numbered on the rear.

Dimensions - 18 x 17 x 7 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Ceramic Animal Figure to the 1920s.

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SA1133085
Description
Unusual European ceramic grouping of a fox and two rabbits. Possibly a vase. The piece is numbered on the rear.

Dimensions - 18 x 17 x 7 cm

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Ceramic Animal Figure to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133085
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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A glazed ceramic figure group depicting a white fox standing beside a tree trunk column and a white hare resting with a leveret on a naturalistic base.
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Archive I A glazed ceramic figure group depicting a white fox standing beside a tree trunk column and a white hare resting with a leveret on a naturalistic base.

Ceramic Group of Fox and Rabbit

Archive II A glazed ceramic figure group depicting a white fox standing beside a tree trunk column and a white hare resting with a leveret on a naturalistic base. View II
Archive III A glazed ceramic figure group depicting a white fox standing beside a tree trunk column and a white hare resting with a leveret on a naturalistic base. View III
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Rue des Fontenelles
Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912
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Chagford
Devon
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Verified Since Mar 2015
Items For Sale 143
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Rue des Fontenelles
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A glazed ceramic figure group depicting a white fox standing beside a tree trunk column and a white hare resting with a leveret on a naturalistic base.
Ceramic Group of Fox and Rabbit
Ref: SA1133085
A glazed ceramic figure group depicting a white fox standing beside a tree trunk column and a white hare resting with a leveret on a naturalistic base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourCream, Green, Tan
  • MotifsFox figurine, Hare figurine, Tree trunk column, Moulded base
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian decorative object is a 1920 earthenware ceramic figure group finished in a high-gloss glaze. The piece depicts a cream-white fox standing beside a central tree trunk column, alongside a resting hare and a smaller leveret positioned upon a moulded tan base with green foliage details. The entire grouping measures 17 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, incorporating a hollow cylindrical column at the top that suggests use as a vase or spill holder. The modelled surface exhibits fine hand-painted touches on the animal features, such as dark ear tips and facial markings, and rests upon an oval plinth with subtle brown washes over the tan earthenware body. Placed upon a mantelpiece in an English country house setting, the item serves as a characterful decorative display piece that coordinates with traditional ceramic collections.

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A ceramic animal figure group is a three-dimensional decorative sculpture moulded from earthenware or porcelain, depicting two or more animals in a naturalistic or narrative setting. These items gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries across European potteries.

Figures were typically formed using press-moulding techniques in multi-part clay moulds. After an initial bisque firing, glazes containing lead or tin oxide were applied alongside hand-painted polychrome enamel pigments prior to a secondary firing.

Authentic period pieces often feature subtle firing holes beneath the base, evidence of hand-painted details, natural glaze crazing, and wear on contact points. Mold seams are frequently present but smoothed prior to firing.

Position the piece as an accent on a solid wood mantelpiece, console, or open bookshelf. Pairing the sculpture with contemporary neutral backdrops highlights its glaze variation and sculpted silhouette.

Remove surface dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid immersing crazed or porous ceramics in water or applying abrasive chemical cleansers, as moisture can penetrate structural fractures.
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