A near pair of antique ceramic pugs, believed to be Victoria Carlsbad (Schmidt & Co.), Austria - one standing, one sitting. These have bags of attitude and would make a cheeky pair on your mantlepiece and a must for any pug fan - the perfect gift!
It is understood that a similar pair of pugs was owned by Zsa Zsa Gabor and were sold as part of her estate in 2016 - she loved her dogs!
Dimensions: standing pug: height 17cm, length 18cm, width at widest point (front feet 9.5cm)Sitting pug: height 16.5cm, length 18cm, width at widest point (hind feet seated 9cm)
Good colour and glaze - no chips. Some wear to faces of both consistent with age - late early 20th century. SOLD AS A PAIR.