Painted Austrian Terracotta Model of a Pug Dog, Circa 1880

Painted Austrian Terracotta Model of a Pug Dog, Circa 1880

A finely modelled painted Austrian terracotta figure of a standing pug, portrayed with large expressive glass eyes, a naturalistically rendered fawn coat and a blue collar heightened with gilt decoration. Executed with remarkable character and sensitivity, the sculptor has captured the breed’s distinctive physiognomy, from its broad muzzle and inquisitive expression to its compact stance and alert demeanour.

H 36 x W 16 x D 40