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French Faience Galle Style Cat, C. 1900.
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French Faience Galle Style Cat, C. 1900.

19th century
Sold 25 October 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Description

French faience Galle style cat, c.1900. The tall seated cat, modelled with with a smiling face, and having green glass eyes.

Painted in underglaze blue, with tulips, and a collar, on a yellow ground.

Probably Galle or Mosanic, though unmarked.

Height – 35.5 cm, 14”.

Width – 19 cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth – 14.2 cm, 5 5/8”.

Condition – So e typical minor wear to the glaze.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14.2cm (5.59")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this French Faience Cat Figurine to the 19th Century.

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SA1167082
Description
French faience Galle style cat, c.1900. The tall seated cat, modelled with with a smiling face, and having green glass eyes.

Painted in underglaze blue, with tulips, and a collar, on a yellow ground.

Probably Galle or Mosanic, though unmarked.

Height – 35.5 cm, 14”.

Width – 19 cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth – 14.2 cm, 5 5/8”.

Condition – So e typical minor wear to the glaze.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14.2cm (5.59")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this French Faience Cat Figurine to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167082
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Faience Galle Style Cat, C. 1900.

Archive II A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. View II
Archive III A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. View III
Archive IV A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. View IV
Archive V A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. View V
Archive VI A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes. View VI
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Philip Carrol Antiques

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A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes.
French faience Galle style cat, c. 1900.
Ref: SA1167082
A hand-painted yellow and blue glazed ceramic cat figurine in a seated posture with glass eyes.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialEarthenware, Tin Glaze, Ceramic
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsHand-painted floral motifs, Glass inset eyes, Stylised feline posture
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 14.2 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Galle style faience encompasses tin-glazed earthenware inspired by the naturalist and whimsical ceramic works produced in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement.

These pieces are crafted from buff earthenware clay, coated with an opaque white or coloured tin glaze, and hand-painted with metallic oxide pigments before being fired at high temperatures.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related crazing in the glaze, hand-painted signatures or manufacturer ciphers on the base, weight consistent with dense earthenware, and characteristic brushwork variations.

Place these decorative objects on bookshelves, mantels, or side tables to introduce a touch of historic whimsy and artisanal colour into contemporary minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water to protect the delicate surface glaze and prevent staining through micro-crazing.
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