Lot Essay
Cf. Rainer Rckert, op. cit. (1966), p. 269, pl. 1093 for a similar model.
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CIRCA 1745
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A Meissen model of a pug dog
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kndler, seated on its haunches to the right, with black muzzle and tail, its coat with dark-brown markings, wearing a gilt-eged puce collar with gilt bells and tied with a turquoise rosette, on a rectangular white cushion with indianische Blumen, the gilt line border suspending tassels at each corner (tip of tail restored, minute chipping to ears, minute wear to enamels and gilding)
4 in. (11 cm.) high
Circa 1745
Modelled by J.J. Kndler, seated on its haunches to the right, with black muzzle and tail, its coat with dark-brown markings, wearing a gilt-eged puce collar with gilt bells and tied with a turquoise rosette, on a rectangular white cushion with indianische Blumen, the gilt line border suspending tassels at each corner (tip of tail restored, minute chipping to ears, minute wear to enamels and gilding)
4 in. (11 cm.) high