The first mention of a dog house appears in 1328 in the inventory of Clementia of Hungary, widow of the French king Louis X (the “Stubborn”)
€6,635
A molded, gray-lacquered wood house with console legs, stamped by Pluvinet, Transition period, 43 x 52 x 41 cm/16.9 x 20.4 x 16.1 in.
Paris, Hôtel Drouot, May 30, 2018. Coutau-Bégarie & Associés auction house.
In 1780, a dog house was delivered to Marie-Antoinette for her pug, illustrating a particular concern for pets’ comfort in the 18th century. At court, dogs, kittens and other small companions were welcome in the drawing-room, and led a royal life. A recent exhibition at Versailles ("Les animaux du roi"…
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