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Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian

19th century
Sold 7 May 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a pair of antique winged cat statues. An Italian, bronze on oak decorative figure in the Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Striking cat ornaments with mythological wings

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Substantial bronze presents deep golden tones

Good weight in the hand at 3.58kg (7.89 lb) and 3.41kg (7.51 lb) respectively

Each cat mounted upon oak plinths with protective baize beneath

This is a fascinating pair of antique winged cat statues, useful throughout the home as decorative accents or as doorstops. Appealing Grand Tour taste, with nicely presented bronze hues. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10cm (4'')

Max Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Max Height: 32.5cm (12.75'')

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Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Cat Doorstops to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1009764
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9450
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Description
This is a pair of antique winged cat statues.
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An Italian, bronze on oak decorative figure in the Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Striking cat ornaments with mythological wings

fig 1. A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Substantial bronze presents deep golden tones

Good weight in the hand at 3.58kg (7.89 lb) and 3.41kg (7.51 lb) respectively

Each cat mounted upon oak plinths with protective baize beneath

fig 2. A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian

This is a fascinating pair of antique winged cat statues, useful throughout the home as decorative accents or as doorstops. Appealing Grand Tour taste, with nicely presented bronze hues. Delivered polished and ready to display.

fig 3. A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 10cm (4'')

Max Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Max Height: 32.5cm (12.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Cat Doorstops to the Victorian era.

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1009764
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9450
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian

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A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases.
Pair Of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian
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A pair of antique bronze cat figures with ring pulls and stylized wings, mounted on rectangular wooden bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStylised wings, Mouth ring pull, Rectangular wooden plinth
  • SizeH 32.5 cm (13 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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Grand Tour antiques refer to souvenirs and artworks, typically classical sculptures and bronzes, collected by wealthy Europeans and Americans during their travels through Italy and France from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method or sand casting, utilising traditional bronze alloys that developed a natural patina over time, often mounted on wooden or marble bases for stability.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit significant weight, hand-finished detailing, natural patination consistent with age, and casting seams or tool marks appropriate for nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Position them on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or heavy wooden desk to introduce historical character, tactile metal texture, and a sense of curated sophistication to contemporary spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid commercial polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can strip away the valuable historical patina and damage the metal surface.
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