Hi there, can anyone shed any light on these cat figurines? They have date marks of 2000 and 2001 but no other marks. Thank you.
They look like Veronese cats.
For example: Veronese Shudehill Bronze black Effect Resin Cat Figurine Statue 2001
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But besides marks "c 2001", Veronese cats also seem to have a signature.
I think you have knock off.
If no other marks, then you have Veronese style cat figurines.
Veronese Style Cat at 3.60 GBP
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Since it only has a date and no makers mark, I would be inclined to think it is a knockoff of some kind, with no real value.
It's difficult to tell for sure but most likely these are made by the hundreds/thousands and sold to smaller stores as well as gift shops.
This cat figurine looks like one of yours. Cat Resting on Base-Resin/Calcite - Figurine/Ornament - 2000...listed for $24.39 USD:
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