White porcelain cat figurine by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux

This modernist cat figurine was designed by Czech artist Jaroslav Ježek (1923-2002) for the prestigious Royal Dux porcelain factory in Bohemia (now Czech Republic) during the mid-20th century. It exemplifies the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic that characterized much of the modernist design movement of the 1950s-1970s. Royal Dux figurines from this period are highly sought after by collectors of mid-century modern ceramics and design enthusiasts. This particular stylized cat design, with its elegant curved tail and triangular elements, represents the innovative approach to porcelain figurines that made Czech ceramics influential in the modernist movement. The small gold triangle marking is characteristic of Royal Dux pieces from this era.