A Bow Porcelain Model of a Seated Cat circa 1758-60 Its fur delicately painted in pale puce, its eyes in red and yellow, on an oval base with puce scrolls. height 2 5/8 in. (6.67 cm.); width 1 1/2 in. (3.81 cm.); depth 2 3/8 in. (5.9 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance A Private Collection of British Ceramic Cats; Bonhams, London, Fine Glass and British Ceramics, 23 June 2021, Lot 122; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Exhibited Robyn Robb, 2003, Exhibition no. 33. This model served as the inspiration for the Lowestoft version. A pair of similar models is illustrated by Anton Gabszewicz and Geoffrey Freeman, Bow Porcelain, 1982, p. 151, fig. 253. For the companion model, see that illustrated by Mary White, Beasts at the Whites' House, Vol.1, 2020, p. 16 and sold by Bonhams London on 1 July 2026, Lot 116. 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