Description
Every morning at seven, Biscuit took up her post on the window seat, chin on paws, rich red coat glowing in the low sun. She watched the postman, the baker’s van, the cat from number twelve. Nothing escaped her. When her family came down for coffee, she thumped her feathered tail exactly twice, as if signing off her report. On rainy days she simply moved her vigil to the sofa, where the view was worse but the cushions were considerably softer.
Anyone who has loved a ruby Cavalier or King Charles will recognise that look. Give this spaniel to a friend whose own dog rules the household, to someone welcoming a new puppy, or in quiet remembrance of a pet who has gone. On a bedside table or desk, it keeps watch just as faithfully, with a small treasure hidden safely inside. The painter has caught the breed’s gentle expression and those long, waving ears that frame the face like a judge’s wig. It makes a charming companion piece for a collection of dog figurines, or a single cherished object for someone who simply adores their own spaniel.
Piece details
- A ruby King Charles spaniel in warm, solid chestnut-red
- Intricate brushwork across the long ears and gentle face
- Room inside for an old collar tag or a charm
- Around 2 x 2 x 3 inches tall
- Created by Rochard and brushed by hand on French Limoges porcelain
A thoughtful choice for the spaniel lover who already has every lead and squeaky toy.
