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Antique set of Viennese cold-painted bronze cats

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique set of Viennese cold-painted bronze cats
Austrian, late 19th Century
Tallest: Height 6cm
Smallest: Height 1.5cm

This set of seven antique bronze cats are each posed differently, and are cast using the highly collectable Viennese cold-painted bronze technique. The labour-intensive technique involves casting each piece in several sections and welding them together. The process takes its name from the final surface finish, which is achieved through working the cast surface and then applying multiple layers of lead-based paint. Pieces made using this technique are often whimsical and amusing, which have become highly sought-after by collectors.

The seven models have the following dimensions:
Cat with a cone, height 6cm
Cat with a broom, height 4.5cm
Sitting cat, height 2.5cm
Lying cat, height 1.5cm
Cat on pot, height 4cm
Cat holding another cat, height 5cm

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15335
Incollect Reference #:	718481

Dimensions

H.	2.36 in;
H.	6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.