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A CHANTILLY MODEL OF A WOLF
CIRCA 1740, IRON-RED HUNTING-HORN MARK
Naturally modelled seated on his haunches, his brush spread out before him, his coat with incised fur enriched in brown and black (minute restoration to tips of ears)--8¼ in. (21cm.) high
CIRCA 1740, IRON-RED HUNTING-HORN MARK
Naturally modelled seated on his haunches, his brush spread out before him, his coat with incised fur enriched in brown and black (minute restoration to tips of ears)--8¼ in. (21cm.) high
Literature
Ruth Berges, "The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection of Chantilly Porcelain", American Connoisseur, August 1969, pl. 11, p. 263