Description

Pair of late C19th Italian �Grand Tour� souvenir carved serpentine marble reductions , after the antique, of the hound of Alcibiades, or �Jenning�s Dog� .
Carved prato verde marble studies of the 2nd century AD Roman marble copy of the ancient Hellenistic bronze original. The marble study of the mastiff was acquired by Henry Constantine Jennings in Rome between 1753 and 1756 as part of his collection of sculpture and brought to England for his home at Duncombe Park . The sculpture is now exhibited at The British Museum, London, having been saved for the nation .
Minor historic damage to ear of one dog .
H 5�
W 4�
D 2�
Italy c.1880
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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