A pair of Samson models of Bolognese hounds and a Samson model of a rhino
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A pair of Samson models of Bolognese hounds and a Samson model of a rhino

LATE 19TH CENTURY, THE PAIR WITH BLUE CROSSED LINES AND GILT S MARK AT THE BASE OF THE TAIL, THE RHINO WITH BLUE CROSSED LINES MARK TO THE BACK OF ONE PAW AND WITH IMPRESSED NUMERALS

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A pair of Samson models of Bolognese hounds and a Samson model of a rhino
LATE 19TH CENTURY, THE PAIR WITH BLUE CROSSED LINES AND GILT S MARK AT THE BASE OF THE TAIL, THE RHINO WITH BLUE CROSSED LINES MARK TO THE BACK OF ONE PAW AND WITH IMPRESSED NUMERALS
The pair naturalistically modelled after 18th century Meissen models by J.J. Kaendler, enriched with grey markings (some losses to tuft extremities, the rhino with one restored ear)
The hounds 19.6 and 21.8 cm. high, the rhino 12.5 cm. high (3)
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Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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