Lot Essay
See Oliver, p. 82 for a drawing from a William Kent catalogue illustrating a similarly posed cat.
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LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, PAINTED 111 TO THE CUPID QUILL STAND
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A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE MODELS OF CATS
Late 19th/20th century, painted 111 to the Cupid quill stand
Each with a blue bow collar sitting on a gilt enriched cushion; together with a quill stand modelled as Cupid seated above a swan; and another modelled as a cat recumbent above a basket of kittens beside a small dog resting on a stool
7½in. (19cm.) high, the pair (4)
Late 19th/20th century, painted 111 to the Cupid quill stand
Each with a blue bow collar sitting on a gilt enriched cushion; together with a quill stand modelled as Cupid seated above a swan; and another modelled as a cat recumbent above a basket of kittens beside a small dog resting on a stool
7½in. (19cm.) high, the pair (4)