Japanese Works of Art - 16th November 2023
Lot 719
A TALL MODEL OF A CAT
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £630
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Description
A TALL MODEL OF A CAT
PROBABLY 19TH/20TH CENTURY
Realistically modelled after the Arita original, seated with its head turned towards the back and its front right paw raised; decorated in iron-red, gilt and black enamels, 25cm.
See Sothey's London, Fine Japanese Art, 3 November 2020, lot 68 for two examples of the Japanese 17th century original with similar postures and colouring.