Antique Viennese cold painted bronze models of cats

£2,800

This humorous and charming collection of Viennese cold painted bronze models features seven cat figures, each of which is in a different amusing pose.

 

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Description

The antique bronze cats are each modeled in different poses, each a slightly different size, crafted from cold painted Vienna bronze. The technique of cold painting was developed in Vienna, Austria during the 19th Century, and involves the application of several layers of heavy, lead-based paint to the model after the bronze casting is complete. It was often used in the production of whimsical and humorous bronze models, which today are highly sought-after collectors' items. The set contains seven models with the following dimensions:

Cat with a cone, height 6cm
Cat with a broom, height 4.5cm
Sitting cat, height 2.5cm
Cat wearing a corset, height 6cm
Lying cat, height 1.5cm
Cat on pot, height 4cm
Cat holding another cat, height 5cm

Details

Country of Origin
Austrian
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier, Bizarre
Material
Bronze
Colour
Metallic

Dimensions

Height
6 cm / 2.4 inches

Reference:
15335

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