Preliminary identification

Pickard China 'Sleeping Cats' Pitcher, c. 1912

Photo reference

1 uploaded photo

Overview

This is a rare and whimsical porcelain creamer or small pitcher featuring Pickard's iconic 'Sleeping Cats' pattern. It is finished in a vibrant turquoise 'Persian Blue' glaze with a wide, hand-painted 24-karat gold band depicting a frieze of stylized, curled-up cats.

Maker / Origin

Likely pickard studios, chicago, illinois (on a french limoges blank).

Condition & Value

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Market Analysis

Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.

Value Drivers

  • Strong maker attribution with credible period details
  • Better-than-average condition for the category
  • Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact

Concerns

  • Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
  • Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
  • Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues

Best Venue

Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.

Comparable Sales

5 comps
Regional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280

Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.

Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450

Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.

Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980

Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.

Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150

Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.

Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375

Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.