Lot Essay
Cf. Carl Albiker, op. cit.,, fig. 188. A closely similar example, from the collection of Evelyn de Rothschild was sold in these Rooms, 21 June 1965, lot 147.
CIRCA 1765, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS AND DOT MARK
Details
A Meissen model of a Bolognese Terrier
Circa 1765, blue crossed swords and dot mark
Modelled by J.J.Kändler to the right, his head slightly turned and his long shaggy white coat with brown markings (hair above right eyebrow lacking, part of hair above left eyebrow lacking, chipping to tip of right ear, tail, and minor chipping to extremities of hair on back and shoulder)
8½in. (22.5cm.) high
Circa 1765, blue crossed swords and dot mark
Modelled by J.J.Kändler to the right, his head slightly turned and his long shaggy white coat with brown markings (hair above right eyebrow lacking, part of hair above left eyebrow lacking, chipping to tip of right ear, tail, and minor chipping to extremities of hair on back and shoulder)
8½in. (22.5cm.) high