A MEISSEN MODEL OF A SEATED CAT, MODELLED BY J.J. KAENDLER, CIRCA 1750 |

naturalistically modelled, seated on its haunches, on paw raised to a mouse trapped in its jaws, finely painted with grey/brown markings, on a mound base applied with flowers and leaves, traces of a hand written inventory number to the underside of the base

Overall of good appearance. Some restoration to the cat's ears and the mouse's extended feet, the extent of any losses below this restoration is difficult to report accurately. Some minor scattered chipping to the applied flowers and foliage on the base.
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