$5,500
English, 19th century. Group of two heavy life size lead animal garden sculptures in the form of greyhounds or whippets - one standing, the other resting and laying on ground, each with pleasant and alert facial expression, each with weathered grey patina, unsigned. Standing greyhound dog modeled after a sculpture of Eos, a female greyhound particularly adored by Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth sculpted by John Francis (English, 1780-1861) and housed on grounds of Osborne House, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Standing dog approximate height 29.25", width 8.5", depth 38.75". Resting dog approximate height 19.5", width 14.125", depth 51.25".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
