Expert: Leisha Hiester - 11/5/2008

Question
QUESTION: I have several porcelain cat figurines by artist Katharine Stevenson, and offered by Bronson Collectibles. I have a certificate of authenticity, yet can find no information about their worth or even their existence. I received them as gifts about 15 years ago. I wish to sell them, but have no idea of their value. Can you help? Thank you.

ANSWER: Linda,
Have you tried any of the antique services online that do appraisals? I often recommend Kovels.com
I'm not a professional appraiser, but would be happy to take a look. Do you have a photo of them?
Leisha

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QUESTION: I haven't tried antique services as these figurines are only 15 yrs old. I am sending a picture in the hopes that it may help you find some information for me. Thanks for the help. Linda

ANSWER: Linda,
They're very cute. They appear to be hand-painted porcelain. Do you have a pic of any markings on the bottom? Unfortunately, I'm traveling right now & am not scheduled to return home until Sunday. So, I cannot look them up right now. If you can wait until Sunday or Monday I'll be more than happy to work on these for you.?  Leisha

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QUESTION: Leisha, The marking on the bottom is a scripted B over C and the year 1992 and China. As I had said, these were from the Bronson Collection, hence, BC. I would appreciate your help when you return. Thanks. Linda
PS- I attached a picture, but it's a bit blurred.

Answer
Linda,
I'll return home Sunday & be able to do some searching in my books. I'll enjoy trying to sleuth this one! :) Leisha

Linda,
I found one similar BC kitty listed on Ebay for $9.99. It's about the same age.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bronson-Collectibles-Figurine-Cat-Kitten-1993_W0QQitemZ11030



From the Tender Hearts Collection, these adorable figurines were designed by artist Katherine Stevenson. Production was terminated in the mid-1990's, now making them very hard to find.

This is the most I could find. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Leisha