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19th Century Papier Mache French Bulldog Dog
Karen Tarleton
for sale €2,106     $2,286
£1,800

Karen Tarleton

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19th Century Papier Mache French Bulldog Dog

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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A French papier-mâché French Bulldog , pull-cord barking mechansim, Coconut bristle collar and wheeled feet. The first growlers appeared in 1880 in France following the ban on blood sports. English Bulldogs were exported from England to France and were bred to reduce them in size and improve their temperament. The French Bulldog emerged as a breed and were extremely popular both in France and in the UK and were sold to well to do society families. The popularity of the breed led to these almost life sized very life like toys. These have become rare to find due to their Papier Mache construction and most of them have been damaged or chewed by dogs. Because of their value fakes and reproductions have stated to appear on the market. This one is in great condition in view that he is around 140 years old.

Please view my other INTERESTING items.

Thank you.

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Papier Mache Bulldog to the 19th Century.

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SA756512
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A French papier-mâché French Bulldog , pull-cord barking mechansim, Coconut bristle collar and wheeled feet. The first growlers appeared in 1880 in France following the ban on blood sports.
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English Bulldogs were exported from England to France and were bred to reduce them in size and improve their temperament.
Karen Tarleton

The French Bulldog emerged as a breed and were extremely popular both in France and in the UK and were sold to well to do society families. The popularity of the breed led to these almost life sized very life like toys. These have become rare to find due to their Papier Mache construction and most of them have been damaged or chewed by dogs. Because of their value fakes and reproductions have stated to appear on the market. This one is in great condition in view that he is around 140 years old.

Please view my other INTERESTING items.

Thank you.

Karen

07866 475069

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Papier Mache Bulldog to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA756512
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A 19th-century papier-mache French bulldog figure featuring painted cream skin, black eye patches, glass eyes, a dark fur collar, and a metal chain leash.
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Archive I A 19th-century papier-mache French bulldog figure featuring painted cream skin, black eye patches, glass eyes, a dark fur collar, and a metal chain leash.

19th Century Papier Mache French Bulldog Dog

Archive II A 19th-century papier-mache French bulldog figure featuring painted cream skin, black eye patches, glass eyes, a dark fur collar, and a metal chain leash. View II
Archive III A 19th-century papier-mache French bulldog figure featuring painted cream skin, black eye patches, glass eyes, a dark fur collar, and a metal chain leash. View III
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century papier-mache French bulldog figure featuring painted cream skin, black eye patches, glass eyes, a dark fur collar, and a metal chain leash.
19th Century Papier Mache French Bulldog Dog
Ref: SA756512
A 19th-century papier-mache French bulldog figure featuring painted cream skin, black eye patches, glass eyes, a dark fur collar, and a metal chain leash.
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During the late 19th century, particularly in France, papier-mache bulldog figures were created as novelties and toys, often featuring nodding heads, glass eyes, and internal growling mechanisms operated by pulling a chain or leash.

These figures were crafted using moulded paper pulp combined with organic adhesives over wire or timber frameworks, finished with hand painting, inset glass eyes, natural hair or fur collars, and metal fixtures.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-painted surface craquelure, original inset glass eyes, age-related wear to the painted paper shell, and often feature a fur ruff collar concealing the neck seam.

Place the figure on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or sideboard alongside leather-bound books and brass objects to introduce historical texture to a modern room scheme.

Keep the object in a climate-controlled setting away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent paper warping. Clean gently using a soft, dry dusting brush without liquid cleaners.
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