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A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse

$4,500
£3,368.18
€3,891.98
CA$6,240
A$6,989.60
CHF 3,633.82
MX$86,307.51
NOK 46,291.95
SEK 43,761.84
DKK 29,044.05
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A Marvelous 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse. Standing at an impressive 7 inches tall, this adorable handcrafted, hand-painted Meissen Porcelain striped cat stands as a testament to Meissen's exquisite craftsmanship and artistic finesse. The cat, rendered in meticulous detail, showcases a harmonious interplay of hues, displaying stripes of white, light and dark brown fur. The cat's striped tail gracefully coils near its hind leg, imparting a sense of dynamic motion frozen in the porcelain medium. The cat is perched on a hand-painted porcelain pedestal adorned with intricate ground-level details. The cat's left paw, complete with visible claws, is poised in a commanding gesture, seemingly beckoning attention towards its formidable conquest. The diminutive mouse, meticulously rendered in shades of subdued grey, is meticulously detailed with delicate pink accents, and hangs from the proud mouth of the cat. The feline's captivating orange-hued eyes and daintily painted pale pink nose lend an air of life-like vitality to the composition. The bottom is marked with Meissen with under glazed blue-crossed swords mark. Germany, Circa: 1870
  • Creator:
    Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919535237682

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