Emporium Auctions - February 2, 2023
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 295
Group of Five Continental Painted Ceramic Pugs
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, all seated wearing bell collars, painted and gilt highlights, comprising: porcelain pair stamped unidentified shield mark on bases, stamped "1560", "41", and "III" on bases, 4 x 4-1/4 x 2-1/2 in.; large porcelain example unmarked, stamped "1550" on paw, 8-1/4 x 9-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; large brown earthenware example, possibly a humidor, hollow body with removable head piece, stamped "A/429/BB" on base, 10 x 11-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.; small brown porcelain example, marked "45" on base, 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, some tape residue, scattered surface scratches and pinholes, losses to gilding; large white example with firing crack under one arm, crack to belly at proper right side; humidor example with crack to neck below collar
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