Lot #: 423
Price Realized: $324.50
($275 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
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Cold-Painted Stoneware Spaniel Doorstop, Inscribed Robert West / 1901", Midwestern origin, circa 1901, molded figure of a seated spaniel on unusual stepped base, the surface covered in black paint with white-painted highlights to eyes, inscribed "Robert West / 1901" in white paint on reverse. Collar with traces of red-painted highlights. Underside reveals the spaniel is composed of a dense, vitrified reddish clay, possibly sewer tile. Base with some painted over chips and molding flaws along seam line. Otherwise excellent condition. H 9 1/2".
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