Lot 131 , A Derby porcelain group of a seated tabby cat and kitten, c.1810-25, H. 7cm

A Derby porcelain group of a seated tabby cat and kitten, c.1810-25, on a green rectangular cushion base, H. 7cm
Estimate £100-150

cf. Dennis G. Rice, Cats in English Porcelain of the 19th century, colour plate 19b.

The cat has some high quality restoration to both its ears and the back of its head where it is painted with tabby markings, exactly the same with the kitten. Typical minor glazing imperfections, slight wear to the gilding around the base, the base underneath is slightly convex in manufacture, otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £300