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Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture

19th century
Description

An antique late 19th century Austrian terracotta life-size pug puppy, modelled standing on all four legs and wearing a collar. The sculpture captures a playful and confident young dog character, with the chest held upright and a charming puppy expression.

Fitted with orange glass eyes, the piece has a lively presence and is well observed in form and proportion. It remains in good condition, making it a delightful decorative object and a natural companion to the larger pug example.

Dimensions

• Height: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in

• Width: 15 cm / 5.91 in

• Depth: 34.5 cm / 13.58 in

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Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Terracotta Dog Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1214996
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An antique late 19th century Austrian terracotta life-size pug puppy, modelled standing on all four legs and wearing a collar.
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The sculpture captures a playful and confident young dog character, with the chest held upright and a charming puppy expression.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. A dark brown painted terracotta dog sculpture standing upright with glass eyes and a moulded collar.
fig 1. Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture

Fitted with orange glass eyes, the piece has a lively presence and is well observed in form and proportion. It remains in good condition, making it a delightful decorative object and a natural companion to the larger pug example.

Dimensions

• Height: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in

• Width: 15 cm / 5.91 in

• Depth: 34.5 cm / 13.58 in

Free UK delivery 📦

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Terracotta Dog Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214996
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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A dark brown painted terracotta dog sculpture standing upright with glass eyes and a moulded collar.
Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-Size Pug Puppy Dog Sculpture
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Austrian terracotta animal sculptures are decorative ceramic figures produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Prominent workshops in Vienna and surrounding regions specialised in realistic animalier representations featuring detailed surface modelling and hand-painted finishes.

These statues were cast or hand-modelled from porous clay that was fired at low temperatures. Artisans frequently finished the exterior using cold-painting techniques with oil or enamel paints and inserted blown glass eyes to enhance the realistic expression.

Authentic period pieces often feature impressed makers marks, mould numbers, or country of origin stamps on the underside. Additionally, genuine age demonstrates natural wear to the painted surface finish and authentic glass eye constructions rather than modern plastic components.

A life-size or substantial terracotta dog figure is typically styled on a fireplace hearth, within an open bookshelf, or beside an entryway console table. Pairing the ceramic object with natural wood, leather, or brass elements creates visual balance within contemporary or traditional schemes.

Clean terracotta figures using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate soft-bristled brush. Avoid using liquid cleaners or damp sponges, as water and chemical solvents can strip historical cold-painted pigments and compromise the underlying clay.
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