Featured NOT ANTIQUE: ceramic cat ca.1990's - DeRosa?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by SBSVC, Jun 21, 2019.

  1. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    @clutteredcloset49 posted a thread about Pinterest finds earlier today, and in one of her links, I noticed some "DeRosa/Uruguay" cat figurines that reminded me of something I've had since the early 1990's.

    I've never really given any thought to the who/what/where of this pretty kitty, but now I'm curious.

    Any thoughts?

    She's ceramic, hollow, and about 11" tall. Her eyes appear to be glass:
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    felt glued on the bottom:
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    I'd appreciate any input!

    Here's a bit of company info:
    https://derosacollections.com/history/

    (Maybe I should just contact them direct?)
     
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  3. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    Thank you, INH! David Burnham Smith definitely looks like a distinct possibility.

    I dug into it a bit more, and I found the artist's Facebook page. Unfortunately, it hasn't been updated in some time, and it appears that Mr Smith is seriously ill. I don't want to bug him just now by asking about my cat, but maybe I'll try asking through the Gallery.

    I'll let you know what (if anything) I hear back.
     
  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Sorry I'm just getting here.
    Cute kitty. I'd have taken her home with me if I'd found her.:cat:

    I'm afraid I can't help with the who.

    If she's hollow, then would not be the DeRosa line. The Artesania Rinconada animals are solid clay.
     
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  5. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    Thanks for that, Cluttered!

    INH's suggestion of David Burnham Smith seems perhaps like a better lead, but I don't know if I'll get a reply back from him/the gallery that posted his work.

    The kitty was a gift many long years ago, and I never even thought to look into who might have made her! Your Pinterest post got me thinking about it...
     
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