Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2494Location: BostonDate / Time: March 07, 2010 11:00AM
Description:
Pair of Parian Ware Dog Sculptures, Daniel Chester French (American, 1850-1931) titled "Imposing on Good Nature" and "Retribution," both with artist's name "D.C. French" impressed on side of base, (losses, repair),ht. 5, 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Imposing on Good Nature: Tip of small dog's tail missing and tip of his right ear missing; Retribution: small dog's right forleg repaired, bottom portion of his his left rear leg missing, crack across large dog's left rear leg.