Lot 202: A pair of lead models of greyhounds

Late 20th century Shown standing, heads raised attentively 42in. (106.5cm.) long; 32in. (81cm.) high (2) NOTES The present model is a copy of the greyhound 'Eos', a bronze work by the sculptor John Francis (1780-1861), which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1848. Eos was Prince Albert's favourite dog and accompanied him from Germany when he married Queen Victoria in 1840. There were bronze models made for both the Italian Gardens at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, and Windsor Castle. SALESROOM NOTICE The rear leg to one dog has been mis-shapen slightly, Christie's will have this corrected.