Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, large porcelain figurine of a reclining German Shepherd dog, model 2803. Fully hallmarked, with additional hand painted notations on the underside: Privat 1950, Evelyn Lauritzen. Measures 7 1/2" tall by 9 3/4" long. Lovely soft coloring, beautifully shaded, and outstanding modeling. A special piece! No chips, cracks, repairs or restorations. Examined under black light and lighted magnification. Please enlarge and examine all photos carefully as they are considered part of the description.

I have 40 plus years experience in buying and selling dog antiques and collectibles. I am a collector of fine quality dog figurines myself. This item is from my personal collection and has been displayed behind glass since I purchased it in 1998.