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Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940

About the Item

This is a pair of vintage dog statues. An Oriental, ceramic decorative 'Dog of Fo' ornament dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Captivatingly blue dogs with fine finish and appearance Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Ceramic in good order with rich cerulean blue colour beneath a quality glaze Bold, sitting dog with overt Oriental influence Great detail to the face and exuberant coat Left paw raised upon a brocade ball and stood atop a tall socle This is a striking pair of vintage dog statues, with exceptional colour. Ideal for the mantlepiece or as decorative bookends, this is a wonderful matched pair of the iconic Dog of Fo statue. Delivered polished and ready to display. Dimensions: Max width: 11.5cm (4.5'') Max depth: 7cm (2.75'') Max height: 32cm (12.5'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.85591stDibs: LU2645329457882
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