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Porcelain figurines of stylized cats by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux

Porcelain figurines of stylized cats by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux

User avatarBarbara S

Selling Price

$150

History

These stylized cat figurines were designed by renowned Czech artist Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux Bohemia porcelain factory in Czechoslovakia during the mid-20th century, circa 1950s-1960s. They exemplify the clean, minimalist aesthetic of Mid-Century Modern design with their elongated forms and abstract interpretation. These Royal Dux cat figurines are highly sought after by collectors of Mid-Century Modern ceramics and design enthusiasts. Their sleek, stylized forms represent an important period in Czech modernist design, making them valuable both as decorative objects and as historical artifacts of post-war European design. Collectors particularly appreciate Ježek's distinctive artistic vision that combined functionality with sculptural elegance.

Origin

Duchcov, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)

Maker

Royal Dux Bohemia, designed by Jaroslav Ježek

Time period

Mid-20th century, circa 1950s-1960s