A life size Italian Grand Tour white marble model of a standing hound: Lola
19th century
After the Antique, on a mottled grey marble plinth, raised on a black slate pedestal.
overall height 48 1/2in (123cm); length 41in (104cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm)
Lola stood at the foot of Johns staircase for many years. Each morning as John came down for his breakfast he would pat her head and say Good morning, Lola. Every evening, while making his way to bed, John would again pat her head as say Good night, Lola.

And good night to you, John.

White marble affixed to grey marble plinth - height 33 1/2in. Plinth 15 1/2 x 32 1/2 x 16in. Marble with general marks, scratches, rubbing, scuffs, softening to detail and wear. Tail with loss just below horizontal section anchoring to leg. Front right corner of white marble base repaired. Scattered chips, fleabites and losses to edges of marble.