2007 Breininger Redware Miniature Figurine Dog Sitting on Behind Basket in Mouth
Description: This is a 2007 redware miniature figurine glazed with incised details throughout. The piece is in the shape of a dog sitting on his hind legs with a fruit basket in his mouth and his front legs stretched to hold the sides of the basket and his eyes looking forward. The dog is brown in color with his toes, nose, and eyes being black in color. The dog has floppy ears and a long tail that is wrapped around his behind. The Dog's body is has incised lines to simulate fur throughout the piece. The dog is sitting on a rectangular base with rounded corners. The design and coloring of the piece is very much in line with the Pennsylvania Dutch coloring tradition of folk art redware. This is a reproduction of a typical of toy, which was used by children in days gone by (1700s and 1800s) in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The figurine is small in size measuring ~2 3/4" high with the base measuring ~2 1/2" by ~2", and weighs about 3.5 ounces. This beautiful glazed redware mini figurine was made at the Breininger pottery. The bottom of the piece is marked as to the maker and the date the piece was made. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 2007. Origin: Robesonia, Berks County Pennsylvania.
Size: The piece measures ~2 3/4" high with the base measuring ~2 1/2" by ~2", and weighs about 3.5 ounces.
Maker: Lester Breininger
Marks: Marked "Breininger Pottery 2007" incised in cursive calligraphy on the bottom of the base.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a very nice piece with a typical Pennsylvania Dutch shape and look, made at the studios of a master potter with the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Needless to say, Mr. Breininger has passed away in December 2011 and pottery made in his studio has become highly desirable.
Condition: The miniature figurine is in very good condition with no cracks, no repairs, no chips, no hairlines, and no repairs. We examined the piece and could not identify signs of crazing to the glaze. However, we may have missed minor crazing lines due to the coloring and texture of the piece. The piece has no glaze losses and its colors a fresh and vivid. The piece has some of the normal defects you would expect in a piece of primitive pottery of this type such as spots where the glaze did not fully flow, pops, slubs, and surface roughness. This particular piece has a minimum of such issues. A solid and intact piece which would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
