Pair of Italian Terracotta Statues of Whippets, circa 1860

Pair of Italian glazed terracotta parrot statues. This stunning large pair of Italian glazed terra cotta macaw parrots are executed in vibrant colors of ...

This charming pair of French terracotta statues depicts a male and female musician and was made during the latter half of the 1800s. Both statues have been stamped “GOSSIN PARIS” on the back sides. The Gossin factory in Paris was led by two brothers, Etienne (died in 1900) and Louis (1846-1928). The brothers regularly showed their wares at the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the Salon de Paris, where they would often bring home medals for outstanding quality works. They were very well known for their ornamental terra cotta fabrications which were exhibited all-over the country, where they also took home various medals. Both of these statues represent musicians siting upon rocky bases decorated with flowers, and our male musician has been depicted holding a “musette de cour”, which is a relative of the bagpipe. The female musician can be seen with a “vielle à roue” in her lap. A vielle à roue is a string instrument that produces sound when a crank is turned. The crank rotates a wheel that rubs against the strings. The sound can be compared to that of a violin. Place this elegant pair of 19th century terracotta musician statues...

Unusual, and charming, seated Italian whippet. Hand painted, and sitting on a yellow pillow w/ rope design. This design of a whippet, is a little hard...

Handsome pair of Italian carved Whippets. Very fine craftsmanship!

Pair, vintage Italian opposing roosters or chicken form statues in terracotta. Unmarked.

Pair, Heavy Bronze Whippet Dog Statues. Each statue is cast in good quality bronze which have a green patination to surface. The whippets measure: Lg Dog - 22.75 h 8 w 14.5 d sm dog...