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English Porcelain Dogs

English 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Pot Pourri Pots with Dogs
English 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Pot Pourri Pots with Dogs

English 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Pot Pourri Pots with Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English blue and white porcelain lidded hexagonal pot pourri pots from the 19th century with dog finials. Embrace the elegance of Chinoiserie with this exquisite pair of En...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Collection of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs
Impressive Collection of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs

Impressive Collection of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs

By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1

Located in Buchanan, MI

Impressive Collection of 19th century English Staffordshire Dogs. Instant collection including some rare examples. Eleven total. Note: Measurement is that of the tallest. Excellent c...

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Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniels Mantle Dogs
Pair 19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniels Mantle Dogs

Pair 19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniels Mantle Dogs

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-century Staffordshire spaniels featuring classic russet and white coloring with hand-painted details and expressive faces. As is common with early Staffordshire, they are unmark...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair English Staffordshire Dogs Figurines, 19th C. Ric #SF002
Large Pair English Staffordshire Dogs Figurines, 19th C. Ric #SF002

Large Pair English Staffordshire Dogs Figurines, 19th C. Ric #SF002

Located in Norton, MA

A fine and large pair of antique 19th-century English Staffordshire mantel dogs. These charming dogs are hand-painted with lovely details and sweet faces.  

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Antique 19th Century English Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century
Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed and glazed quite rare Pair of standing English Porcelain Staffordshire Poodle Dogs modelled as Pen or Quill Holders, third quarter of th...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dog Figurines
Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dog Figurines

Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dog Figurines

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of English Porcelain Hand-Painted Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs Figurines.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair of Staffordshire Dogs, 19th Century with Charming Expressions
Pair of Staffordshire Dogs, 19th Century with Charming Expressions

Pair of Staffordshire Dogs, 19th Century with Charming Expressions

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of mid-19th century English porcelain dogs feature the whimsical and charming look, white ground, gold locket and orange snout.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Pair Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, C. 1900s
Pair Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, C. 1900s

Pair Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, C. 1900s

By Staffordshire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare & large pair antique English golden with white Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, circa 1900's.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs C1870
Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs C1870

Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs C1870

By Staffordshire

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs C1870 Measures- 1: 7.25''H x 3.5''W x 5.5''D; 2: 7''H x 3.25''W x 5''D

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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of antique English Staffordshire porcelain dogs. Approx. 1900
Pair of antique English Staffordshire porcelain dogs. Approx. 1900

Pair of antique English Staffordshire porcelain dogs. Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Pair of antique English Staffordshire porcelain dogs. Hand-painted faces.

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Antique Early 1900s British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs, 20th Century
Antique Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs, 20th Century

Antique Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs, 20th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural pair of English Staffordshire porcelain Dalmation dogs seated on marble painted bases as photographed, 20th century.

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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Lustreware King Charles Spaniel Dogs 10"
Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Lustreware King Charles Spaniel Dogs 10"

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Lustreware King Charles Spaniel Dogs 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of late 19th century Staffordshire porcelain King Charles Spaniels / mantel dogs. White with painted features and brown lusterware spots, collar, and chain. Molded number 2 on b...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 1860's English Jackfield Black Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs
Pair Antique 1860's English Jackfield Black Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs

Pair Antique 1860's English Jackfield Black Porcelain Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare pair antique English Jackfield black-glazed Porcelain Staffordshire spaniel dogs, circa 1860's.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English White Staffordshire Dogs
Pair of English White Staffordshire Dogs

Pair of English White Staffordshire Dogs

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H 14.88 in W 11 in D 5.13 in

Pair of English White Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

One has an old sticker on the bottom with “la Compagnie de Indes, une paire de carlins en porcelain anglaise de 1830, un import” which translates directly to “The India Company, a pa...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Porcelain, Paint

Pair of English Beswick Dogs, circa 1950
Pair of English Beswick Dogs, circa 1950

Pair of English Beswick Dogs, circa 1950

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H 7.88 in W 5.75 in D 4 in

Pair of English Beswick Dogs, circa 1950

By Beswick

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of English Beswick dogs, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Pottery Staffordshire Dogs, Spaniels, circa 1900
Antique Pair of English Pottery Staffordshire Dogs, Spaniels, circa 1900

Antique Pair of English Pottery Staffordshire Dogs, Spaniels, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of English Staffordshire dogs offer hand painted and gilt pottery slip mold spaniels seated on plinth, unsigned, circa 1900 Measures: 4.75" H x 3" W x 2" D.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

English Porcelain Dogs Decorative Objects Bookends, Pair
English Porcelain Dogs Decorative Objects Bookends, Pair

English Porcelain Dogs Decorative Objects Bookends, Pair

By Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

A regal pair of black and white porcelain greyhound, whippet, or dalmatian dog decorative objects or bookends, in the English Staffordshire style, circa late-20th century.

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Late 20th Century American Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, Ca 1880s
Pair Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, Ca 1880s

Pair Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel Dogs, Ca 1880s

By Staffordshire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare & large pair Antique English black and white Staffordshire Porcelain King Charles Spaniel dogs, circa 1880-1890.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Greyhound Dogs with Game
Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Greyhound Dogs with Game

Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Greyhound Dogs with Game

By Staffordshire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of heavy antique reclining English Staffordshire greyhound dogs with game on base decorated with swirled acanthus leaves. Condition: Good, consistent with age.

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Painted & Gilt Spaniels  20thC
Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Painted & Gilt Spaniels  20thC

Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Painted & Gilt Spaniels 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of English Staffordshire dogs offer porcelain construction in Spaniel form, hand painted with gilt highlights, 20th century.

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20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs
Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs

Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine pair of English Staffordshire porcelain Spaniels featuring white glazed bodies with metallic accents. Extraordinary craquelure finish and facial expressions.

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20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Figural Porcelain Staffordshire Dogs, 20th Century
Antique Pair of English Figural Porcelain Staffordshire Dogs, 20th Century

Antique Pair of English Figural Porcelain Staffordshire Dogs, 20th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of English Staffordshire porcelain figures depict seated dogs on cobalt plinth, 20th century.

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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs, 20th Century
Antique Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs, 20th Century

Antique Pair of English Porcelain Staffordshire Dalmatian Dogs, 20th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural pair of English Staffordshire porcelain Dalmation dogs on marble painted bases as photographed, unsigned, 20th century Measures: 2.25" H x 5.25" W x 2.25" D.

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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Spaniel Staffordshire Dogs
Antique English Spaniel Staffordshire Dogs

Antique English Spaniel Staffordshire Dogs

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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Antique English Spaniel Staffordshire Dogs

Located in South Salem, NY

Handsome pair of porcelain black and white with gold collars Staffordshire dogs, made in England at the turn of the century. Due to its hand painted nature, each dog figurine has a d...

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Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Staffordshire Standing Dogs
Pair of English Staffordshire Standing Dogs

Pair of English Staffordshire Standing Dogs

By Staffordshire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Lovely pair of English Staffordshire dogs depicted standing. Decorated with beautiful wavy fur and delicate faces. Each has a gilt collar and a rich orangish glaze. The bottoms have ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs Figurines
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs Figurines

Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs Figurines

Located in Norton, MA

A fine pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire mantel dogs. These charming dogs are hand-painted with lovely details and sweet faces.  

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Antique 19th Century English Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century English Ceramic Staffordshire, King Charles Dogs
Pair of 19th Century English Ceramic Staffordshire, King Charles Dogs

Pair of 19th Century English Ceramic Staffordshire, King Charles Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of vintage charm to your mantel, tabletop, or bookshelf with this pair of antique porcelain Staffordshire spaniels. Crafted in England circa 1880, this pair of black and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Pair of Large English Staffordshire Pottery Dogs, Spaniels, circa 1900
Antique Pair of Large English Staffordshire Pottery Dogs, Spaniels, circa 1900

Antique Pair of Large English Staffordshire Pottery Dogs, Spaniels, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and large pair of English Staffordshire dogs offers hand painted pottery Spaniel molded slip, unmarked, craquelure and en verso firing hole attribute dating circa 1900. ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Porcelain Dog Sculptures
Pair of Porcelain Dog Sculptures

Pair of Porcelain Dog Sculptures

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H 11 in W 3.75 in D 8 in

Pair of Porcelain Dog Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's English green porcelain Whippet dogs. Measurements: Height: 11" Width: 3.75" Depth: 8"

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Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Derby Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs, English, circa 1800
Pair of Derby Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs, English, circa 1800

Pair of Derby Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs, English, circa 1800

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

A fine pair of porcelain figures of pug dogs. The dogs are modelled with two free standing legs and seated on a green base oblong base. The figures are wearing gold collars and have ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Pair of Antique White English Staffordshire Dogs
Pair of Antique White English Staffordshire Dogs

Pair of Antique White English Staffordshire Dogs

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H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Antique White English Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Antwerp, BE

A lovely antique pair of white English Staffordshire porcelain spaniel dogs, circa 1860.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825

Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825

Located in New York, NY

Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.

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Antique 1820s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs
Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs

Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs

$790 / set

H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

Pair Of Antique Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Seated Dogs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats, collars and padlocks with original glass eyes

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Staffordshire Style Ceramic Spaniel Dogs by Chelsea House
Vintage Pair of Staffordshire Style Ceramic Spaniel Dogs by Chelsea House

Vintage Pair of Staffordshire Style Ceramic Spaniel Dogs by Chelsea House

By Chelsea House

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Staffordshire Style Spaniels by Chelsea House. Made in Italy. Each Dog measures 14”h x 10.5”w × 7.5” d

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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

Materials

Wood

Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters

Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen

19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot
19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot

19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Staffordshire Unique Black & White Spaniel with Separated Foot England, Circa 1860s This distinctive 19th-century Staffordshire black-and-white spaniel figure, made in...

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels

$975 / set

H 10.75 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniels from England. this is a lovely pair, decorated in copper lustre painting and having separated front feet, which is more unusual and harder...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique White Staffordshire Dogs
Pair of Antique White Staffordshire Dogs

Pair of Antique White Staffordshire Dogs

$486 / set

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Pair of Antique White Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pair of Victorian antique white Staffordshire Dogs in the seated position, hand painted faces and gilt decoration.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Adam Style Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Set of 18th Century Blue and White Plates, Platers and Lidded Plates
Unusual Set of 18th Century Blue and White Plates, Platers and Lidded Plates

Unusual Set of 18th Century Blue and White Plates, Platers and Lidded Plates

Located in Epfach, DE

Decorative Set of Blue and White Porcelain Plates, China, 18th Century This striking and unusual set of 19 blue and white porcelain pieces includes plates, platters, and lidded pla...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Pair of Staffordshire Dogs
Late 19th Century Pair of Staffordshire Dogs

Late 19th Century Pair of Staffordshire Dogs

$895 / set

H 12.25 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in

Late 19th Century Pair of Staffordshire Dogs

Located in High Point, NC

19th century pair of lovely porcelain dogs from the Staffordshire region of England. They have curly tails and glass eyes, and are decorated in a rust color.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs
Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

$700Sale Price / set|22% Off

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Pair of English Staffordshire Glazed Ceramic Dogs

By Staffordshire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine pair of English Staffordshire glazed ceramic spaniels featuring white bodies with remnants of gold decoration. Beautiful craquelure finish and facial expressions.

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20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs

$939 / set

H 8.86 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality Staffordshire dogs having brown and white coloured coats with gold collars, chains and padlocks unusual front leg In perfect original condition ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Recumbent Staffordshire Spaniels, C. 1960
Pair of Recumbent Staffordshire Spaniels, C. 1960

Pair of Recumbent Staffordshire Spaniels, C. 1960

$795 / set

H 5.25 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Recumbent Staffordshire Spaniels, C. 1960

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of recumbent ceramic spaniels from the Staffordshire region of England. They have lovely faces which are hand painted and gold painted collars and chains. Nice mold detailing an...

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Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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English Porcelain Dogs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of English porcelain dogs available for sale. The range of distinct English porcelain dogs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and pottery — can elevate any home. English porcelain dogs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. English porcelain dogs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made English porcelain dogs over the years, but those made by Staffordshire, Beswick and Royal Staffordshire Ceramics are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are English Porcelain Dogs?

Prices for English porcelain dogs start at $275 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $773.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.