Minton Biscuit Porcelain Figure Poodle on Cushion Ex D. G. Rice Collection c.1831-1840 Dog

A rare Minton biscuit porcelain model of a poodle leaning forwards on its forelegs on a tasselled cushion, bottom in the air. It holds the remnants of a basket handle in its mouth. Model number 33, c.1831-1840, unmarked. Provenance: The Dennis G. Rice collection. Illustrated in Dogs In English Porcelain, Rice, colour plate 54. It is noted that some examples of this model are depicted with a bone in the mouth and the author confirms that the "bones" will be a fake amendment to the remnant of the handle of the basket which is the true feature of this model as documented in Godden.