Lot 138 , A rare Minton porcelain figure of a cat seated on a cushion, c.1835, H. 12cm

A rare Minton porcelain figure of a cat seated on a cushion, c.1835, H. 12cm
Estimate £200-300

Provenance - The Dennis G. Rice collection of 19th century English porcelain animals.

cf. Dennis G. Rice, Cats in 19th century English Porcelain, figure 11.

The left ear has been restored and there is some wear to the gilding on the cushion base, otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £400