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Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold, dog and cat.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, Dog and Cat
H 19.5 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Dog and Cats
By Paul de Vos
Located in Zürich, CH
of Art History in Vienna and others. The large composition “Dog and Cats” is written with expression
Category

17th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring USA, Circa 1890 Offering an exquisite
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Large Ceramic Dog and Cat Statues
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical ceramic dog and cat statues perched on green and white checked pillows. They are priced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Dog and Cat Chenets
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Dog and Cat Form Chenets/Andirons Modeled after Jacques Caffieri (1678–1755). This beautiful pair
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Andirons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Bone, Walnut, Glass

Dog and Cat Bronze Garden Statue, "Opposites Attract"
Located in Yonkers, NY
bronze statue. The golden retriever dog serenely looks down at the cat while it stretches forward
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Folk Art Dog And Cat Form Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Pair of Antique Cat and Dog Andirons in original as found condition. Ca. early 20th c
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Andirons

Materials

Brass

Church & Steeple - Dog and Cat Large Format Polaroid
By William Wegman
Located in Miami, FL
William Wegman's highly conceptual Dog - Cat interaction is depicted in this large-format Polaroid
Category

1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Polaroid

Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Max Le Verrier Bookends Statues of Dog and Cat French Art Deco
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of Art Deco figural bookends in the shape of a cat and bulldog by the French artist Max Le
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Beth Parcell, "Cautious", 8x10 Dog and Cat Winter Barn Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
dog and black cat in front of a barn door. Snow is on the ground, depicting a cold winter day
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Late 19th Century Bookends with Bronze Dog and Cat by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of refined bronze bookends depicting shepherd dogs and cats. The marble and onyx bronze are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Mid Century Italian Ceramic or Porcelain Cat and Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Best friends together, vintage Italian life size dog and cat figures on matching cushions, crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Italian Ceramic or Porcelain Cat and Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Best friends together, vintage Italian life size dog and cat figures on matching cushions, crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog & cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and cat
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Woolwork Embroidery of Dog & Cat
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Woolwork Embroidery of Dog & Cat. The piece is worked in tent stitch, using silk and wool
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets / Bookends
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
original patinated and gilt bronze pair depicting Marie Antoinette's dog and cat, circa 1775 After Jean
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of finely chaste bronze and dore bronze of dog and cat. Very life like.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand-carved black forest humidor with a figure of a dog and cat. The cat is atop a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Fruitwood

Tall Skyscraper Andirons - circa 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
sleek minimalist designs to playful figural dog and cat chenets. Please also note that most of the
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Vintage 1930s American Andirons

Tall Skyscraper Andirons - circa 1930's
Tall Skyscraper Andirons - circa 1930's
H 24.5 in W 7 in D 19.5 in
19th Century English or American Wallpaper Fireboard
Located in Essex, MA
art with a dog and cat depicted beneath a table displaying flora, fruit, bread, wine, and other forms
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Chenets, Attributed to Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Philippe Caffieri. Modelled as a dog and cat, each seated on a tasselled cushion atop a Goût grec base
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Snow Monkeys
By Miho Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
other when their parents were away. At the age of eleven Suzuki was so eager to photograph her dog and
Category

Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

Biscuit Tin House, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
, girl feeding the dog and cat at the window. This former biscuit packaging tin tin is a great
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Biscuit Tin House, 1940s
Biscuit Tin House, 1940s
H 4.53 in W 7.49 in D 4.14 in
Leonardo da Vinci’s Dog and Picasso’s Cat
By Mychael Barratt
Located in Deddington, GB
Picasso’s Cat by Mychael Barratt [2021] limited_edition Silkscreen print on canvas Edition number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Leonardo da Vinci’s Dog and Picasso’s Cat
Leonardo da Vinci’s Dog and Picasso’s Cat
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H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Cat and Dog Playing - Original pencil drawing, 1953
By Marie Laurencin
Located in Paris, FR
Marie LAURENCIN Cat and Dog Playing, 1953 Original pencil drawing Signed by artist stamp On paper
Category

1950s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

American Hooked Circular Rug with a Cat and Dog
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Hooked rug featuring a Cat and dog, rug S12-0613, country of origin / type: United States
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Oil Painting Terrier Dog Portrait by Charles II Van Den Eycken
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
top of European dog and cat painters. Dimensions frame: 64 x 55 cm Dimensions painting: 44 x 37 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Paint

Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
By Kiwano Concept
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Handmade Cat and Dog Napkin Rings Set of 10
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable handmade cat and dog napkin ring holders. Artist-signed CA.
Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cat, Dog and Goat - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cat, Dog and Goat is an original drawing in pencil on creamy-colored paper realized by an unknown
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco cat & dog bookends, France, 1930s. Noble woods and brass. Glass eyes. Height 6
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, 1930s
French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, 1930s
H 6.7 in W 7.68 in D 3.75 in
Dżyn, Figurative print, Animals, Cat and dog, Realistic, Polish artist
By Marian Bocianowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary etching print by Polish artist Marian Bocianowski. The print depicts cat and a dog
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

Luna. Figurative print, Animals, Cat and dog, Realistic, Polish artist
By Marian Bocianowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary etching print by Polish artist Marian Bocianowski. The print depicts cat and a dog
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

Cat and Dog Chalk Drawing signed E Thomas mid century
Located in FR
Cat and Dog Chalk Drawing signed E Thomas mid century Unframed 'Top Cat' !! One of a kind On black
Category

Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, Ca. 1930
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, ca.1930. Cat and dog. The Art Deco spirit at its best. A discreet
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Style Bronze Cat & Dog Bookends
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco style bookends in bronze and marble. The dog tries to catch the cat who has taken
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Style Bronze Cat & Dog Bookends
French Art Deco Style Bronze Cat & Dog Bookends
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 2.84 in
"Torrent"
By Liz Tran
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Japanese paper. Liz lives in the Northwest with her husband, dog and cat.
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Mid-century Wicker Transport Basket Cat or Dog France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Transport wicker basket for cat or little dog circa 1950 Mid-century France Door opening
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

A Woman and Her Pets /// Contemporary Pop Art Screenprint Animal Dog Cat Funny
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "A Woman and Her Pets" *Signed and numbered by May in pencil lower left Year: 1991 Medium: Original Screenprint on unbranded white wove paper...
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

German Ladies First Bronze Sculpture of Cats and Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A group of small wiener bronze style figurines in metal and plaster illustrating pets eating. The German text of "Die Damen Zuerst" means "Ladies First".
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

German Ladies First Bronze Sculpture of Cats and Dog
German Ladies First Bronze Sculpture of Cats and Dog
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H 1.38 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Painter Stephen Posen with his pets in his studio, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Zac Posen), in his studio with his dog and cat, 1971. Signed on the print verso by Jack Mitchell
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Chat et Dogue” (French: cat and dog) Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Art Deco style, France
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Victorian Whimsical Diamond Mechanical Pulley Brooch with Cat and Dog
Located in New York, NY
cat with ruby eyes toying with a dog in a bucket, in sterling silver and 15k gold. England
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cold-painted bronze cats and dog sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann.
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats and dog sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Russian Ukrainian Shtetl Scene Judaica Lithograph Jewish Man Cow Cat Dog
By Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan
Located in Surfside, FL
Pencil signed and dated, Judaica Lithograph. Anatoli Lwowitch Kaplan was a Russian painter, sculptor and printmaker, whose works often reflect his Jewish origins. His father was a b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Located in Southbury, CT
It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative. An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Novelty Dog & Cat Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, 1899
By Stuart Clifford
Located in London, London
Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat & Dog. Each measures roughly 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 2.25"(6cm
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collie Dog with Kittens Antique English Victorian Dog & Cat Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Collie Dog with Kittens English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 22 x 30 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bull-Dog Diamond Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fancy yellow diamond ears and 2 cats eye chrysoberyl as eyes. Hand fabricated in 18k rose gold, keep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tassel Frame Pet Cat Dog Bed or Doll Bed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tassel Frame Pet Cat Dog Bed or Doll Bed. Item featured is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Hertha Baller, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass key hanger donkey, dog, cat and cock, Hertha Baller, Austria.            
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Herta Baller, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and rare key holder, displaying a donkey, a dog, a cat and a cock. Together they are the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Brass Key Hanger Donkey, Dog, Cat and Cock, Herta Baller, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and rare key holder, displaying a donkey, a dog, a cat and a cock. Together they are the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dog
By Gladys Emerson Cook
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Gladys Emerson Cook (American, 1899-1976) Title: Dog Year: Circa 1940 Medium: Pastel
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Dog
Dog
H 19.5 in W 17.75 in D 0.01 in
Winter Landscape, with Woman and Cat
By Paul Lilo Stenberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Paul Lilo Stenberg (Norwegian, 1893-1981) Title: Winter landscape, with woman and dog Year
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Dog Guarding Food Bowl From a Fluffy White Cat
By Arthur Heyer
Located in New York, NY
guarding his bowl of food from a fluffy white cat, who keeps a safe distance. Arthur Heyer was born in
Category

1880s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Cat and Dog - Victorian genre 1884 animal art oil painting
By Carl Suhrlandt
Located in London, GB
. Painted in 1884 it is a lovely portrait of a cat and dog in a living room at supper time. The detail of
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bridget Riley's Dog
By Mychael Barratt
Located in Deddington, GB
Bridget Riley’s Dog by Mychael Barratt [2021] limited_edition Silkscreen print Edition number 30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Bridget Riley's Dog
Bridget Riley's Dog
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dog and cat for your home. A dog and cat — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a dog and cat — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dog and cat, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dog and cat over the years, but those crafted by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Max Le Verrier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a dog and cat at 1stDibs is $1,179, while they’re typically $108 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Dog And Cat
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The dog in the “Blue Dog” paintings by George Rodrigue is not a real breed. The paintings were inspired by a combination of Rodrigue’s deceased dog Tiffany and a loup-garou or rougarou, a dog-like creature from Cajun folklore. On 1stDibs, find a range of George Rodrigue art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
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    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
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    A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    George Rodrigue is especially famous for painting dogs. Although many artists, from Francisco Goya to Andy Warhol, depicted dogs in their work, Rodrigue created a series of “Blue Dog” paintings that became very popular during the 1990s. These paintings are frequently reproduced as posters and prints. Shop a selection of authentic George Rodrigue art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Andy Warhol did paint cats. Before reaching the height of his success, he lived in a New York apartment with his mother and 25 cats. He would paint his cats in his spare time. Find a collection of expertly vetted Andy Warhol pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cat's eye is a real stone. Its scientific name is cymophane. Cat's eye is part of the chrysoberyl family of minerals, which also includes alexandrite. The stone is a greenish-yellow color and shows off a luminescent band that resembles the way a cat's eyes shine in the dark. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cat's eye jewelry.
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    The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the cat’s eye chrysoberyl gem is extremely rare. The highly sought after stone is only found in a few deposits in the world. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The RCA dog Nipper was a mixed breed. He was part bull terrier and part fox terrier. Francis Barraud depicted the curious dog in his painting His Master’s Voice, which Gramophone Company Ltd. trademarked. In 1929, RCA obtained the U.S. rights to the image. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage RCA electronics.
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    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Many renaissance paintings include dogs to represent companionship and loyalty. Dogs were portrayed as pets or work dogs, and could also represent a symbol of social status. Find a selection of renaissance-era art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    There are a few signs to look for to authenticate an antique Staffordshire dog figurine. Antique figurines are press molded and feature a small hole in the base, rather than a larger one. The quality of the painting is highly detailed and gilded detail may be worn a bit with age. It is always best to have a professional verify if your figurine is authentic. Shop a range of expertly vetted Staffordshire dog figures on 1stDibs.
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    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    George Rodrigue created the Blue Dog painting. The piece is actually part of a larger series of the American painter's artwork inspired by the Cajun mythological creature called the loup-garou. On 1st 1stDibs, find a collection of George Rodrigue art.
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    Jeff Koons made Balloon Dog to symbolize the human experience. In an interview, he said, "I've always enjoyed balloon animals because they're like us ... We're balloons. You take a breath and you inhale, it's an optimism. You exhale, and it's kind of a symbol of death.” From 1994 to 2000, Koons produced versions of the sculpture in yellow, orange, blue, magenta and red. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.