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A Meissen (outside decorated) model of the Empress Catherine the Great's favourite dog
naturalistically modelled, recumbant with a moulded gilt and blue collar, supported by a pale blue tasselled cushion, with moulded and gilt ornament, titled in black script Chien favori de feu S.M. l'Impératrice Cathérine de Rufsie, blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 39, incised B.12 -- 41cm. long, late 19th century (overpainted to rear, possible restoration)
naturalistically modelled, recumbant with a moulded gilt and blue collar, supported by a pale blue tasselled cushion, with moulded and gilt ornament, titled in black script Chien favori de feu S.M. l'Impératrice Cathérine de Rufsie, blue crossed swords mark, Pressnummer 39, incised B.12 -- 41cm. long, late 19th century (overpainted to rear, possible restoration)