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Antique Austrian Cold Painted Spelter Hunting Dog
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Antique Austrian Cold Painted Spelter Hunting Dog

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 July 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

A substantial Austrian Spelter Hunting dog in the style and quality of Bergman.

A gun dog with rich brown patina overall and wonderful definition and detail.

The measurement from tip of tail to nose is 26cms and top of head to ground is 14cms.

Circa 1900-1920

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cold Painted Spelter Hunting Dog to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA686616
Dealers Internal Reference
A1982
Description
A substantial Austrian Spelter Hunting dog in the style and quality of Bergman.

A gun dog with rich brown patina overall and wonderful definition and detail.

The measurement from tip of tail to nose is 26cms and top of head to ground is 14cms.

Circa 1900-1920

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Cold Painted Spelter Hunting Dog to the 1910s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA686616
Dealers Internal Ref
A1982
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Austrian Cold Painted Spelter Hunting Dog

Archive II A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar. View II
Archive III A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar. View III
Archive IV A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar. View IV
Archive V A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar. View V
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar.
Antique Austrian Cold Painted Spelter Hunting Dog
Ref: SA686616
A dark brown cold-painted spelter sculpture of a standing hunting dog in profile, showing textured fur and a fitted collar.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects & Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSpelter
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted finish, Textured fur rendering, Fitted collar detail, Naturalistic stance
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Cold painted spelter refers to zinc-based alloy objects decorated with paint that is not fired in a kiln. This technique gained immense popularity in Austria and Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for small decorative sculptures and desk accessories.

These figures were typically cast from spelter, a zinc or lead-tin alloy, often marketed as imitation bronze. Artisans then hand-applied polychrome oil-based paints to the cold metal surface, sometimes over a thin layer of copper electroplating.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit naturalistic ageing, including characteristic flaking or patina of the cold-painted surface revealing the grey spelter underneath. Makers marks, serial numbers, or foundry stamps, particularly Austrian indicators, are also key authenticity markers.

This piece works well as a curated accent object on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk. Pairing it with classic literature or organic materials enhances its traditional aesthetic while keeping the display grounded.

To preserve the delicate cold-painted finish, keep the item away from direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and heat sources. Clean only with a very soft, dry brush to remove dust, avoiding all water, solvents, and chemical polishes.
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