Novica Cat
Wood statuette, 'Hear No Evil Siamese Cat'
Sitting on its hind legs, a Siamese cat covers its ears with its paws to hear no evil. Vivid and endearing, the cat is carved by hand from albesia wood by self-taught artist Nengah Sudarsana. He paints the sculpture with acrylics, achieving a lively representation of the cat.
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Lacquer wood box, 'Royal Heritage Cat'
Playful and coquettish, this cat personifies the most exclusive of felines, Thailand's Korat, or Si-Sawat cat, reserved only for royals and high-ranking officials. This cat of natural race has been bred in the royal cattery of Korat province since 1350.
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Wood statuette, 'Speak No Evil Siamese Cat'
Sitting on its hind legs, a Siamese cat covers its mouth with its paws to speak no evil. Vivid and endearing, the cat is carved by hand from albesia wood by self-taught artist Nengah Sudarsana. He paints the sculpture with acrylics, achieving a lively representation of the cat.
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Lacquered box, 'Kitty Cat Happiness'
Pouncing playfully, a sleek black cat curls his tail over his back. It forms the handle for a hand-carved, lacquered box. Nantana Sompamitre transforms mango wood into a Korat or Si-Sawat (happiness) cat.
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'Blue Cats' (triptych)
Cats strike clever expressions in this trio of paintings by Ricardo Siccuro. The atmosphere is joyous, yet hypnotic, as luminous earthen tones contrast powerfully with outer bands of moody blue. Whimsical and creative, the triptych is titled "Gatos Azuis" in Portuguese.
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Iron wall adornment, 'My Cat'
A green eyed cat gazes adoringly at the viewer with a coquettish feline smile. J. Blas sculpts the lovable kitty from sheet iron as a hand-painted wall display. Colorful letters spell out "My Cat.
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