Important vase depicting cats by Pierre-Auguste Gaucher for Sèvres, Manufacture Nationale de France. There are in total three similar cats depicted that are visible from every side of the vase. Fully marked to the bottom, signed by the artist and coded 40-53.

H: 44 cm
D: 17 cm
Condition: first quality, flawless condition

Despite cats being historically admired by European aristocrats and wealthy people, cats were never really a topic used for porcelain decoration. It is one of the few vases ever produced by significant porcelain manufacturers that is depicting cats. Given the sophisticated shape of the vase and the extraordinary use of gold, green and black colors, this vase very well may be the greatest porcelain vase ever produced depicting cats. This vase is extraordinary for its artistic qualities and rare decoration theme. If you are a Sevres collector and cat lover, this vase is a truly rare opportunity to combine your passions.