SylvaC - Statue, Felix - 27 cm - Craquelé glaze on lead basis

SylvaC kat 5261
This cat is not sleeping.
This cat is looking.
And keep looking until you admit...

An original SylvaC cat figure, made in Staffordshire, England, in the 1950s–60s. The stance is low and alert. Tension in the body. Focused gaze. Not a sweet decoration, but a figure with presence.

The painting is rich and layered. Warm brown tones flow seamlessly into cream. The high-gloss glaze adds depth and life, especially around the head and eyes. This is precisely why SylvaC cats are so beloved among collectors.

On the underside, the embedded SylvaC brand with model number 5261 is visible. A fixed number within the SylvaC system. Authentic and correctly dated.

A minor restoration was carried out on the nose. It was done carefully and is hardly noticeable in practice. Natural craquelé, consistent with age and glaze type.

This is one of those objects that you don't just put away among other things.
This is one that claims space.
At eye level. In a display case. Or solo on a shelf.

Origin and period
England, Staffordshire
Circa 1950–1965

Material
Ceramics
High-gloss glaze
Hand-painted

Condition
Excellent vintage condition
No fractions
No visible restorations, except for a minimal, almost invisible correction on the nose.
Natural craquelé appropriate for age

Why this is special
SylvaC animals are collectible.
Cats perform consistently better.
Model 5261 appears less often.
This elevates it to a higher level.

Shipping
We package all our items carefully and safely.
We use reused cardboard boxes from local entrepreneurs and tape made from recycled materials. This actively contributes to reuse and a lower environmental impact.
Always insured, shipped with track & trace.

We are Mies & Nuno from Cherry Picking.
We collect what is too beautiful to forget and give it a second life.
Sustainable, stylish, and with a keen eye for detail.
Not perfect, but just right.

If you're reading this and thinking 'it's for me,' then you're in the right place.

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