Costumed Cat With Cane, Silver-plated Bronze Sculpture

Costumed cat with a cane, bronze from the 19th century. If we refer to the symbolism of the cat, symbol of vigilance: The subject has the attributes of a successful personality, richly dressed but pot-bellied, of a certain age, his hand authoritatively holding the knob of his cane. This pleasant subject, at first sight humorous, evokes a senior citizen who has well guarded his city or his town... a mayor, a prefect?... The body is in silver-plated bronze, I have not seen any trace of desilvering. The base is in bronze and green marble with steps, small cracks on the edge. No signature. Minimal small flat on the right ear (it must have fallen), almost invisible, for the rest this object is in excellent condition. Total height 11.5 cm Base diameter 7 cm Firm price. Payment by check or bank transfer. Shipping costs 12 euros Colissimo registered or Mondial Relay for France, other countries contact me. Careful packaging.