{"product_id":"sloughi-greyhound-by-camille-tharaud-in-limoges-porcelain-circa-1925-1935-93-4","title":"Art Deco Porcelain Greyhound Sculpture by Camille Tharaud, Limoges c.1930 - 9¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA petite and refined Sloughi greyhound in Limoges porcelain by Camille Tharaud, France, circa 1925–1935, reclining in elegant repose. The slender body is sensitively modelled with the breed’s long, tapered muzzle, fine folded ears, deep chest, and tucked tail, all resting on a softly contoured plinth. A clear, high-gloss glaze in luminous bone white with subtle washes of warm dove grey catches the light across the ribcage and paws, emphasising the sleek musculature. The piece presents in very good condition, with gentle shelf wear to the base, a few tiny kiln specks, and light, age-appropriate craquelure to the glaze. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLimoges, in west-central France, has produced hard-paste porcelain since the late eighteenth century, following the discovery of local kaolin. Known for its clarity and durability, Limoges porcelain became a benchmark for quality in France and beyond. The Tharaud factory, founded in 1896 by Camille Tharaud (1862–1930), developed a reputation in the early twentieth century for finely made decorative wares and sculptural animal figures. Here, the choice of a Sloughi, a North African sighthound valued for its noble bearing and restraint, aligns with the era’s preference for elongated forms and refined interpretations of the greyhound, long associated with elegance and companionship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlaced on a mantel, console, or writing desk, it introduces a sense of calm and quiet sophistication. Its pale glaze reflects and diffuses light, tempering heavier materials such as wood, marble, or silver and bringing balance to a vignette. Whether paired with a sporting print or set among fresh flowers and linen-bound volumes, it lends a composed, cultivated presence to a room. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 6¼\" high x 9¾\" long x 5\" wide \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 16cm high x 25cm long x 13cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52843112923474,"sku":"23930","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05197_9e255775-e42d-4563-b6e3-1a0a6da4a94c.jpg?v=1772465084","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/sloughi-greyhound-by-camille-tharaud-in-limoges-porcelain-circa-1925-1935-93-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}