Antique Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Standing Boxing Dancing Cat Figurine For Sale

Full DescriptionItem: Antique Austrian / Vienna Cold-Painted Solid Bronze 3' Figurine.Subject & Form: Whimsical anthropomorphic cat standing upright on its hind legs in an action pose ("boxing," "dancing," or outstretched paws). It balances stably in a three-point tripod stance on its two feet and tail.Origin & Era: Austria (Vienna), circa 1900–1920s (Art Nouveau / Edwardian era).Material: Solid cast bronze with original hand-applied polychrome cold-paint finish.Dimensions: Measures approximately 3 inches tall (approx. 7.6 cm).Markings: Unmarked (typical of early Viennese workshop miniatures; bears original hand-finished casting gates and mold seams).Aesthetic Details: Features green pupil eyes, a peach/salmon-painted snout and mouth, textured fur striations along the coat and tail, and hand-painted dark tabby stripes accenting the face and back.Detailed Condition Report
Structural Casting: Excellent / Undamaged. Solid bronze with no breaks, cracks, structural fractures, repairs, or missing extremities. The tail and both legs are original, firm, and support the figurine upright without tipping.Paint Finish: Good (Original & Untouched). Shows authentic, honest age-related wear throughout. The original cold-painted pigment is well-retained across the textured fur body, snout, and eyes. High points (paw tips, back of ankles, and ear edges) display expected rubbing and paint loss, revealing the warm antique brass/bronze alloy beneath.Surface Marks: Tabby striping and facial accents are part of the original hand-painted cold-paint decoration rather than metal defects.Structurally excellent with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. Statically balanced and stands freely on its hind feet and tail. Paint is 100% original and untouched with honest vintage rubbing and minor paint loss along high-contact points, revealing the warm bronze underneath.Please inspect all close-up photos for complete visual details.