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

19th century
Description

A late 19th century Austrian terracotta life-size pug dog, modelled standing on all four legs and wearing a collar. The sculpture displays fine facial detailing, particularly to the expression, and is fitted with orange glass eyes, giving it a lifelike presence and strong character.

The piece is in good condition and makes a striking decorative interior object, equally suited to a period setting or as a characterful statement piece in a modern home. A charming example for dog lovers and collectors alike.

Dimensions

• Height: 38 cm / 14.96 in

• Width: 20 cm / 7.87 in

• Depth: 49.5 cm / 19.49 in

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Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

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

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SA1214997
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A late 19th century Austrian terracotta life-size pug dog, modelled standing on all four legs and wearing a collar.
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The sculpture displays fine facial detailing, particularly to the expression, and is fitted with orange glass eyes, giving it a lifelike presence and strong character.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. A life-size antique Austrian terracotta sculpture of a standing pug dog with inset glass eyes and a moulded collar.
fig 1. Antique Austrian Terracotta Life-size Pug Dog Sculpture

The piece is in good condition and makes a striking decorative interior object, equally suited to a period setting or as a characterful statement piece in a modern home. A charming example for dog lovers and collectors alike.

Dimensions

• Height: 38 cm / 14.96 in

• Width: 20 cm / 7.87 in

• Depth: 49.5 cm / 19.49 in

Free UK Delivery 📦

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1214997
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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During the late 19th century, Austrian manufactories, particularly in Vienna, gained international acclaim for producing highly detailed terracotta animal models. These figures reflected Victorian interest in natural history, domestic pets, and realism in decorative arts.

These models were cast using press moulds filled with fine terracotta clay, fired at low temperatures, and finished using cold-painted enamel techniques or hand-glazing. Inset glass eyes were frequently incorporated to enhance realistic anatomical expression.

Authentic pieces feature sharp press-moulded detail, realistic facial skin folds, hand-painted polychrome finishes showing minor surface wear, and often factory stamps or numerical model impressions on the underside.

A life-size animal sculpture functions as a sculptural accent on a fireplace hearth, within an entryway hall, or alongside grounding furniture pieces to introduce texture and historical character into contemporary spaces.

Clean terracotta sculptures using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or light feather duster. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or abrasive cleaners, as cold-painted surface pigments can easily lift or suffer discoloration.
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