$4,700
Seven Porcelain Pug Dog Figures, England, 18th/19th century, a Chelsea miniature in the form of a seal, inscribed "Je suis Fidelle", the seal itself of carnelian with depiction of a bird and inscribed "Fidelle", ht. 3/4 in.; a Rockingham white glazed seated pug on rococo base, gilt trim, ht. 2 1/2 in.; a brown painted pug on a green and pink enamel base, ht. 2 1/2 in.; a reclining pug on yellow pillow with puce tassels, ht. 1 1/4 in.; a begging pug on a round purple base, ht. 2 1/2 in.; a begging pug on an oval green base, ht. ht. 2 1/4 in.; and a group with two dogs, one a pug, ht. 2 3/8 in. Provenance: D.M. & P. Manheim.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-01-07