Two Painted Chalkware Figures

Description:

Two Painted Chalkware Figures, America, 19th century, a standing poodle and a crouching squirrel holding a nut; the poodle with brown-painted eyes, ears, spot, and tail; the squirrel with brown eyes and tail and red spots, on a green base; ht. 7 1/2, 6 in., respectively.
Estimate $300-350

poodle with possible repaint near ears; squirrel with minor losses to tail tip, roughness where tail joins body, and dirty overall.


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