"Bulldog Earthenware Umbrella Holder, Signed Under A Thurner Wasmuel Leg"
Large figured bulldog seated forming an umbrella stand. He is adorned with a large necklace bearing the inscription Cie Française des Stamps Reductions with his ring. Polychromed earthenware. Late 19th century.
Signed under the paws F Thuner Wasmuël
Fréderic Thurner (1865-1925) for Wasmuël earthenware
Wasmuël faience was born in 1834 under the direction of Isidore Paulus, former director of the Omnaing factory.
To note: Restoration with one leg (See photo 9)