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738 - Pair of Chinese Qianlong porcelain puppies, modelled in mirror form. The Spaniels depicted seated with their heads turned with expectant faces and bushy tails. The hounds painted in fine brushstrokes in grisaille with iron red collars suspending gilt bells. Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 275, no. 332. Provenance: Earle D. Vandekar, New York, 16 March 1990; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Sargent, "The Copeland Collection," pp. 184-5, 186-7. Lot Essay: These spaniel figures were popular export items and were available in a variety of body colors. They can also be found in smaller sizes in a reclining position (see Sargent, "The Copeland Collection," pg. 187, no. 90). While earlier models likely were portrayed with the mouth open with tongue showing, they were later closed so that the additional work of insetting a tongue was not necessary. While generally identified as a King Charles Spaniel, they often lack the typical white forehead. The figures are generally believed to be based on European originals, but no prototypes have been identified. (Each) height: 7 in x width: 5 in x depth: 3 1/4 in.
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Pair of Chinese Qianlong porcelain puppies, modelled in mirror form. The Spaniels depicted seated with their heads turned with expectant faces and bushy tails. The hounds painted in fine brushstrokes in grisaille with iron red collars suspending gilt bells. Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 275, no. 332. Provenance: Earle D. Vandekar, New York, 16 March 1990; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Sargent, "The Copeland Collection," pp. 184-5, 186-7. Lot Essay: These spaniel figures were popular export items and were available in a variety of body colors. They can also be found in smaller sizes in a reclining position (see Sargent, "The Copeland Collection," pg. 187, no. 90). While earlier models likely were portrayed with the mouth open with tongue showing, they were later closed so that the additional work of insetting a tongue was not necessary. While generally identified as a King Charles Spaniel, they often lack the typical white forehead. The figures are generally believed to be based on European originals, but no prototypes have been identified. (Each) height: 7 in x width: 5 in x depth: 3 1/4 in.
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The Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Chinese ExportAuction house
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