Pennsylvania Painted Chalkware Cat
Located in Savannah, GA
A Pennsylvania painted chalkware cat, circa second half 19th century. These pieces usually painted
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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H 14.75 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chalkware Folk Art Painted and Smoke Decorated Large Chalkware Cat Figure
Located in Allentown, PA
American. A large painted and smoke decorated 19th century chalkware cat figure; oah. Measures
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Art Deco Chalkware Gold Cat Bookends
Located in Brighton, GB
Large Art Deco chalkware / plaster, gold-painted Egyptian cat bookends. Price includes free
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Plaster
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Cubist Chalkware Cat Sculptures, Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This vintage Persian cat sculpture by Marwal Industries is a rare find in this condition. Other
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
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