A pair of lead models of greyhounds

LATE 20TH CENTURY

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A pair of lead models of greyhounds
Late 20th century
Shown standing
34in. (86cm.) high, 36in. (91.5cm.) long (2)

拍品專文

The present models are copies of the greyhound 'Eos', a bronze work by the sculptor John Francis (1780-1861), which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1848. Eos was one of Queen Victoria's favorite dogs, and there are bronze models at both Osborne House, Isle of Wight, and Windsor Castle.