Lot 73:
A Group of Six Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Cat and Tiger Figurines
Description
A collection of six decorative feline figurines, hand-carved from wood with polychrome painted finishes. The group features an assortment of styles, including four shelf-sitters with articulated or hanging limbs. The assortment includes a yellow tabby cat angel with carved wings and a wire halo, featuring a smaller cat figure carved in relief on its chest; two off-white shelf-sitters with black stripes and jointed legs; a tall, elongated tiger figure with orange and black stripes; a Siamese-style shelf-sitter with a dark facial mask and blue eyes, holding a small carved bird; and a smaller tiger figure depicted in a curled, playful pose with a handle-like tail. The pieces are finished with hand-painted details, including whiskers, facial features, and varied coat patterns. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels were observed on the exterior surfaces of the items.
Tallest figure (Tall Tiger) height: approximately 16 inches
Cat Angel height: approximately 11.5 inches
Siamese-style shelf-sitter height: approximately 8.5 inches (torso)
Siamese-style shelf-sitter leg length: approximately 5.5 inches.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good condition with signs of surface wear consistent with age and decorative use. The tall tiger shows paint rubbing and minor scuffing along the lower body. The shelf-sitter figurines exhibit minor paint loss at the jointed friction points. The wire halo on the cat angel is slightly bent. Scattered small nicks in the paint and surface dust are present across the group.
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