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Pair of Cold Painted Austrian Life Size Terracotta Pug Dogs, ca. 1890

$13,500per set
£10,367.42per set
€11,880.94per set
CA$19,004.67per set
A$21,289.43per set
CHF 11,073.15per set
MX$259,687.05per set
NOK 140,975.88per set
SEK 132,930.21per set
DKK 88,676.05per set

About the Item

This amazing pair of life sized pugs are realistic and beautiful. We feel they are as good as one could hope for in a sculpture of this breed. They were meticulously detailed to look life- like. They were hand painted with the appropriate colors and the glass eyes really enhance the look. We feel they were done by the great Austrian sculptor Johann Maresch, who specialized in terra cotta sculpture during the latter part of the 19th century. These are truly exceptional, and to find a pair is very special.
  • Attributed to:
    Johann Maresch (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The wear is extremely minimal. Mentioned only for accuracy. We measured the one on the right side in our primary photo. The 2 are virtually the same size, with some small differences in the width and depth due to the way they are sitting.
  • Seller Location:
    Petaluma, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU879928994762

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