A Nymphenburg model of a seated mastiff, circa 1765

Modelled by F.A. Bustelli, naturalistically painted in shades of black, wearing a green collar and seated on a flat base, 10.8m high, impressed shield mark to top of base (some restoration to the base and front legs)

Provenance:
The Rosa Alba Collection of Meissen Porcelain

Two further examples, one white and one polychrome, are illustrated in K. Hantschmann/A. Ziffer, Franz Anton Bustelli (2005), nos. 217 and 218. Another polychrome example formerly from the Kaumheimer Collection was sold at Christie's London, 3 December 2003, lot 69.