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Porcelain Cat Figurine

Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal Collection of Cat Figurines, Germany 1940s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous collection of porcelain cat figurines made by Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal Porcelain
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Cat Figurines Designed, Rosa Ljung for Deco Helsingborg, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurine Trio by Rosa Ljung – Scandinavian Floral Design Elevate your
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare Bing Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Lying Cat, Model Number 2236
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Lying cat. Model number 2236. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "CAT"
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
red finish that became known as Flambe. When these Sung Dynasty (AD 960 to1279) porcelain pieces
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Danish Porcelain Figurine Siamese Cat by Bing Grøndahl
By Bing Grøndahl, Svend Jespersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Porcelain figurine Siamese cat by Bing Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany Siamese Kitten Cat Porcelain Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
kitten or cat figurine designed by well known deceased German artist, Fritz Heidenreich (1895-1966). The
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20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bing Grondahl porcelain figurine. Girl with cat. Mid 20th c.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl porcelain figurine. Girl with cat. Mid 20th c. Model number: 1745. In perfect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladró Catrina Cat Figurine
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
A porcelain figurine inspired by La Catrina, the famous Mexican image of death, this time
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladró Catrina Cat Figurine
Lladró Catrina Cat Figurine
$2,200 / item
H 12.205 in W 6.693 in D 6.693 in
Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960
By Goebel Company
Located in Verviers, BE
Goebel produced this dramatic porcelain figurine depicting a Cat, circa 1960. The piece is in
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Vintage 1950s German Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Danish Porcelain Figurine "Girl with Cat" by Bing Grøndahl
By Bing Grøndahl, Ingeborg Plockross Irminger
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Porcelain figurine "Girl with Cat" by Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelaine figurine of a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Danish Porcelain Figurine "Girl with Cat" by Bing 
Grøndahl
Vintage Danish Porcelain Figurine "Girl with Cat" by Bing 
Grøndahl
$163 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of gray striped cat.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of grey striped cat. Model number 340
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Vintage 1960s Danish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Gold Bastet Goddess of Women Cat Figurines Porcelain Sculptures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Impressive antique Asian pair of sphinx Bastet goddess of women sculptures. Cat like figurines
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Antique Early 1900s Macanese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine "Cat Riding a Turtle", Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Figurine of a Cat Riding a Turtle, Ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Crouching Hunting Ceramic Cat Figurine, Hand-painted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage porcelain or ceramic figurine depicts a cat in a crouching position, hunting and ready to
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and unusual pair of Chinese cats from the 1930s, glazed in a vibrant turquoise color
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines
Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green Brown Glaze
By Frankoma Pottery
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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Porcelain Danish Figurine "Girl Watering Hydrangea Plant with Cat"
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in Genova, Liguria
Contemporary porcelain figurine of the Danish manufacture "Bing & Grondahl". It depicts a girl
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Gustavian Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine Depicting a Cat with Captured Mouse. Standing
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine Playing Cats
By Royal Dux
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cute small format statue made by Royal Dux, of two playing and rolling cats. The figurine has
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Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine Playing Cats
Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine Playing Cats
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Santa Claus with Cat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Santa Claus with cat. Model number 321. In perfect
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Santa Claus with Cat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Santa Claus with cat. Model number 042. In perfect
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Santa Claus with a Cat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Santa Claus with a cat. Model number 321. In perfect
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20th Century Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Santa Claus with a Cat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Santa Claus with a cat. Model number 042. In perfect
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20th Century Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton Collection of Ten Dogs and Cats Porcelain Figurines England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Montreal, QC
Royal Doulton bone China animal study of six dogs and four kitten cats, featuring lucky black cat
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Porcelain Woman with Cat Figurine, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain woman with cat figurine, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid-Century German Porcelain Resting Cat Figurine -1Y35
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming mid-century German porcelain resting cat figurine adds a touch of feline charm and
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat. Model number 8/3281. Dating: 1985-1991
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Vintage 1980s Danish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Fairing Figurine Girl Pulling Cats Tail
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century miniature porcelain figurine in the shape of a child pulling a cat’s tail.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Meiji Period Maneki Neko Cat Figurine
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese porcelain maneki-neko, or "beckoning cat", a popular image for welcoming good
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

The Orphan English Statfordshire Two Part Porcelain Figurine of Cat on a Chair
By Staffordshire
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This lovely late 19th century Staffordshire figure of a white cat with blue eyes and collar sitting
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Figurines with Cats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early to mid-20th century Chinese Porcelain figurines with cats Fantastic pair of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Ceramics

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Ceramic

Porcelain Collectible Box Cat with Mouse
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, including decorative boxes, figurines, and other collectibles. The handcrafted "Cat and Mouse" porcelain box
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with a Cat, Bing Grondahl, Denmark, 1950s / 1960s
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a girl feeding a white cat Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl Produced
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen German Porcelain Cat and Dogs Figurine Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Meissen Porcelain figurine, beautifully hand painted outdoor scene, depicting four playful
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Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Antique Japanese Nemuri Neko Kutani Porcelain Imari Cat Kitten Figurines 12"
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique porcelain Imari sleeping cat and kitten figurines featuring gold accents and red bandana
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a sitting cat.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase. Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a sitting cat. Underglaze
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1990s Danish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rare Bing Grøndahl Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figurine 1950s
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra attention to cat's face, ears, and fur. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Takahashi Porcelain Playing Cat Figurine Hand-decorated with Butterflies
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare porcelain figurine of a playing cat is hand decorated with butterflies and leaves designs and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rare Bing Grøndahl Porcelain Grooming Sitting Cat Figurine 1950s
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
& Grøndahl in 1950s. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra attention to cat's face
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

20th Century French Porcelain Cat
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of serenity and elegance to your decor with this 20th Century French Porcelain Cat
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

20th Century French Porcelain Cat
20th Century French Porcelain Cat
H 2.2 in W 6.5 in D 3.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurine of a Cat
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Decorative ceramic statue of a black cat. The statue is hand painted with gold accents. The cat has
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bing Grondahl Figurine of Cat #2466
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl figurine of cat #2466. Measures 12 cm / 4 7/10 in.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bing 
Grondahl Figurine of Cat #2466
Bing 
Grondahl Figurine of Cat #2466
H 4.73 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Dahl Jensen Figurine Cat with Spots #1005
By Dahl Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen figurine cat with spots #1005. Measures 14cm and is in good condition. Marked as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Dahl Jensen Figurine Cat with Spots #1005
Dahl Jensen Figurine Cat with Spots #1005
H 5.52 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Cat Designed by Knud Kyhn No 774
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen figurine of cat designed by Knud Kyhn No 774. Measures: 24 cm / 9 1/2 in. x 16 cm
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Herend Handpainted Blue Fishnet Porcelain “Cat” Figurine
By Herend
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition~no chips or cracks! Each Herend figurine is brought to life by the skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Playing Cats
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen figurine of playing cats #1025/547. Measures: 7.5 cm diameter (2 61/64 in. 8 cm
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Playing Cats
Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Playing Cats
H 3.15 in W 2.96 in D 0.04 in
Porcelain Cat, Royal Copenhagen, Figurine Number 1803
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Grenoble, FR
Porcelain cat by Royal Copenhagen, figurine number 1803. Nice bright colors and details, it's a
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20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures

1960s Fornasetti Ceramic Sleeping Cat Figurine
By Fornasetti
Located in Winnetka, IL
A sleeping ceramic cat figurine with a luxurious gold lustre harlequin pattern by Piero Fornasetti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Cat Figurine Lamp Early 20th Century Ozon Table Lamp
By Fog Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Figurine porcellain lamp with cat balancing on a yarn nest. Early 20th century ozon table lamp
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Cat Figurine Lamp Early 20th Century Ozon Table Lamp by Fog and Morup
By Fog Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FREE SHIPPING! Lamp made as a porcelain multicolored figurine of a joyful cat manufactured in
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Porcelain

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$1,720 / set
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Porcelain Cat Figurine For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic porcelain cat figurine available at 1stDibs. A porcelain cat figurine — often made from ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage porcelain cat figurine now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect porcelain cat figurine — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A porcelain cat figurine, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made porcelain cat figurine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bing Grøndahl, Goebel Company and Ingeborg Plockross Irminger are consistently popular.

How Much is a Porcelain Cat Figurine?

Prices for a porcelain cat figurine start at $95 and top out at $46,000 with the average selling for $489.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

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Questions About Porcelain Cat Figurine
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term ceramic is a generic term that refers to something that is made of clay and solidified through heat. Porcelain falls under the ceramic umbrella, but it incorporates kaolin as an ingredient, creating a white clay. To determine if a figurine is porcelain or stoneware or earthenware, it’s best to examine it. Porcelain is somewhat translucent with a glasslike surface where there is no glaze. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell vintage porcelain figurines apart from other pieces, look on the bottom for a maker's mark. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the approximate time when the manufacturer produced pieces similar to yours. It is vintage if your figurine was manufactured between 20 and 99 years ago. Older figurines are antique, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also assist with the dating and identification process. Shop a wide range of vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.