An Austrian or German Black Forest Cat Tobacco Jar late 19th/early 20th century Modeled as the upper half of a cat playing with a ball, the hinged head inset with glass eyes and opening to a hollowed interior. height 7 1/4 in. (18.41 cm.); width 5 1/2 in. (13.97 cm.); depth 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Christie's, London, Carpets, Decorative Objects, Furniture and Picture Frames, 10 December 2003, Lot 137; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Exhibited Caticons: The Cat in Art. SFO Museum, SFO International Airport, International Terminal Pre-Security, San Francisco, 21 July 2018 - 21 April 2019. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing