Cabinet sculpture Cat, white porcelain, by H. Weidinger, Augarten, Austria, 1920s
2 280 PLN
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This cabinet sculpture, crafted by the renowned Augarten manufactory in Vienna in the 1920s and designed by Hubert Weidinger, exemplifies the refined artistry of early twentieth-century porcelain. The miniature figure is shaped from high-quality white glazed porcelain and meticulously hand-painted with subtle gray and brown tabby markings on a creamy base, emphasizing a naturalistic approach. The cat's face is detailed with greenish-yellow eyes, a pink nose, and delicately shaded muzzle and ears. Its proportions are lifelike, with a slightly oversized head and expressive eyes, reflecting the era's pursuit of realism and gentle expression. The seamless construction, absence of visible joints, and the lustrous, glassy surface underscore the piece's technical excellence. Authenticity is confirmed by the historical 'Wien' shield mark impressed on the underside, the artist’s handwritten signature, and full production numbers. Condition: collector’s grade, with vibrant colors and intact glaze.The figurine evokes the spirit of interwar Vienna—a city where tradition merged with the innovation of fine craftsmanship. The cat, frozen in a playful or contemplative gesture, seems to tell silent stories from Viennese salons and studies. The porcelain’s glossy surface captures and reflects light, as if preserving a fragment of the city’s Secessionist glow, while the hand-painted details recall an artistic sensibility that saw everyday objects as works of art.This piece would suit a classic desk
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Height6 cm
Length7.5 cm
Dimension details
Length7.5 cm
Height6 cm
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