Large Dresden Porcelain Standing Toy Spaniel King Charles / Pekingese, 1900s

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Large Toy Spaniel (King Charles/Pekingese Type)
Dresden, Germany, circa 1890–191
Porcelain, underglaze and overglaze enamel

This large-scale porcelain figure represents … Read more Large Toy Spaniel (King Charles/Pekingese Type)
Dresden, Germany, circa 1890–191
Porcelain, underglaze and overglaze enamel

This large-scale porcelain figure represents a toy spaniel of King Charles or Pekingese type, modeled with pronounced sculptural emphasis rather than strict zoological accuracy. Executed in the Dresden tradition, the figure displays a compact, muscular stance and a dramatic, lion-like mane, features favored in late 19th- and early 20th-century Continental decorative sculpture. The surface is finished in a luminous white glaze with finely hand-painted gray-black striations articulating the texture of the coat, ears, and tail.

The expressive facial modeling, stippled muzzle, and deeply undercut forms reflect the high level of craftsmanship associated with Dresden porcelain workshops during this period, which specialized in richly detailed animal figures for aristocratic and grand domestic interiors. The animal is shown in a confident standing pose, distinguished by an elaborately intertwined and scrolling tail, deeply undercut and integrated into the composition as a decorative counterbalance to the forward stance.

The piece bears a scripted “Dresden” mark beneath, an export designation used by independent decorating studios operating in and around Dresden rather than a single factory.

Large in scale and sculpturally ambitious, this figure exemplifies the decorative elegance and technical refinement that made Dresden porcelain highly sought after in the international luxury market at the turn of the 20th century.

Dimensions: 15 in. W × 8.5 in. H × 5 in. D See less