Pair of Porcelain Cats
Pair of Chinese porcelain cats, depicted seated, with white coats marked by black spots. Both figures display a compact, naturalistic form, characteristic of animal representations in Chinese decorative arts. The treatment of the bodies, the seated posture, and the contrasting rendering of the coats give these sculptures a presence that is both decorative and expressive. In Chinese culture, the cat is notably associated with notions of protection and safeguarding the household.
An example from this pair was formerly part of the prestigious collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, an important American collection that notably included Chinese works of art and decorative objects.
China, 19th century.
Dimensions:
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 10 cm
