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20thC Life-Sized Model of a Harlequin Great Dane
The quite marvellous highly stylised life-sized hand crafted and painted composite model of a fully-grown adult Harlequin Great Dane dog, probably female, with enunciated features in the distinctive black and white lifelike pigments, freestanding, survives from the middle section of the twentieth century.
Remaining in relatively good overall condition, the piece stands soundly, and in one piece, and there is some attractive wear to the paintwork, especially to the extremities, namely the feet, ears and face. There are two areas of loss and surface cracking, where one can see the composite mixture underneath the painted top surface one to one of the top hind legs and another at the front leg on the same flank the piece has obviously had a fall at some stage and these two areas were damaged in the process on the same side. Other than these areas there are a few small repairs and small hairlines here and there.
The stylisation of the features to the face of the animal is almost Daliesque being comical, angular, jaunty and playful, her expression still manages to be naturalistic with a mixture of watchfulness, humour and perhaps the look of ‘please fill my bowl’.
It is difficult to say who created the model with any certainty but undoubtedly had a sense of humour along with a high amount of artistic skill to proportion the animal brilliantly, with such fluidity, yet still managing to exaggerate the features to make them more prominent, especially to the stilt like legs and pointed face. She may well have been used as a shop or window display piece in a department store.
The harlequin great dane is a breed of large dog, noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and it’s large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature. They are known for seeking physical affection with their owners, and the breed is often referred to as a "gentle giant" with good stamina. Indeed, this particular example can stand still and quiet for hours on end and suffer no ill side effects at all, which is rather remarkable.
This is simply gloriously decorative and masses of fun, and probably, unique too.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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Remaining in relatively good overall condition, the piece stands soundly, and in one piece, and there is some attractive wear to the paintwork, especially to the extremities, namely the feet, ears and face. There are two areas of loss and surface cracking, where one can see the composite mixture underneath the painted top surface one to one of the top hind legs and another at the front leg on the same flank the piece has obviously had a fall at some stage and these two areas were damaged in the process on the same side. Other than these areas there are a few small repairs and small hairlines here and there.
The stylisation of the features to the face of the animal is almost Daliesque being comical, angular, jaunty and playful, her expression still manages to be naturalistic with a mixture of watchfulness, humour and perhaps the look of ‘please fill my bowl’.
It is difficult to say who created the model with any certainty but undoubtedly had a sense of humour along with a high amount of artistic skill to proportion the animal brilliantly, with such fluidity, yet still managing to exaggerate the features to make them more prominent, especially to the stilt like legs and pointed face. She may well have been used as a shop or window display piece in a department store.
The harlequin great dane is a breed of large dog, noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and it’s large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature. They are known for seeking physical affection with their owners, and the breed is often referred to as a "gentle giant" with good stamina. Indeed, this particular example can stand still and quiet for hours on end and suffer no ill side effects at all, which is rather remarkable.
This is simply gloriously decorative and masses of fun, and probably, unique too.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 1/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Busts and Figures
Date c.1940-60
Retro Antiques Origin English
Item code as155a1496
Status Sold
£1800.00 
$2393.28 
€2121.30 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 1/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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