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An Early 20th Century Life Size Decorated Pug
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An Early 20th Century Life Size Decorated Pug

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 October 2026 · William Cook Antiques
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Dating from the early 20th century, this pug dog is life size. It has a metal frame on which plaster has been applied and then decorated. It has great charm and character.

Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Antique Dog Sculpture to the 1920s.

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54cm (21.26")
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Description
Dating from the early 20th century, this pug dog is life size. It has a metal frame on which plaster has been applied and then decorated. It has great charm and character.
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Antique Dog Sculpture to the 1920s.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA924672
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
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Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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A life-size early 20th-century seated dog sculpture finished in dark grey with wide inset eyes. SOLD25 OCT 26
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Archive I A life-size early 20th-century seated dog sculpture finished in dark grey with wide inset eyes. SOLD25 OCT 26

An Early 20th Century Life Size Decorated Pug

Archive II A life-size early 20th-century seated dog sculpture finished in dark grey with wide inset eyes. View II
Archive III A life-size early 20th-century seated dog sculpture finished in dark grey with wide inset eyes. View III
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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William Cook Antiques
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A life-size early 20th-century seated dog sculpture finished in dark grey with wide inset eyes.
An Early 20th Century Life Size Decorated Pug
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A life-size early 20th-century seated dog sculpture finished in dark grey with wide inset eyes.
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  • ObjectStatues & Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPlaster, Glass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsInset glass eyes, Textured fur surface, Seated pose, Pricked ears
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in)

This early twentieth century Edwardian statue takes the form of a life-size seated pug dog designed in an English country house style. The sculpture comprises a metal frame overlaid with plaster, finished in a dark grey colourway with a textured fur surface. Key details include pricked ears, a wrinkled brow, and wide inset glass eyes that lend the figure a distinct expression. Visible wear appears across the dark grey surface through minor textural imperfections and weathering on the paws. The dimensions measure 54 cm high. Placed in a traditional home interior, this sculpture sits effectively beside a fireplace hearth or as an entryway floor ornament.

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Life-size canine sculptures gained significant popularity in late 19th and early 20th-century interiors, reflecting the Victorian and Edwardian interest in natural history, animal portraiture, and domestic ornamentation. Often placed near hearths or entryways, these figures served as decorative guards and symbols of loyalty.

Sculptures from this era were commonly produced using cast plaster, terracotta, lead, or heavy composition materials. Surfaces were often cold-painted or lacquered, with glass eyes inserted to heighten realism.

Authentic period examples exhibit consistent age-related wear, such as gentle paint rubbing on high points, micro-crazing, and authentic patination. Hand-set glass eyes, mold seam lines consistent with early production methods, and substantial structural weight also help verify age.

These figures function effectively as grounding accent pieces when positioned beside a fireplace hearth, placed in a hallway entrance, or situated in an empty corner of a library to introduce historical character.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or clean microfiber cloth. Avoid applying water, chemical solvents, or liquid polishes, which can dissolve original cold-painted finishes or weaken porous plaster.
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