Offered here from the dougfinds collection of curated fashion, accessories, clothing, collectibles, and unique gifts is this authentic vintage Lladró “Playful Cat” porcelain figurine, model #5091, handmade in Spain.

Some Lladró pieces are elegant. Some are sentimental.

This cat looks like it has just spotted something moving across the floor and has approximately half a second remaining before all hell breaks loose.

And that's precisely what makes Playful Cat such a fun little Lladró.

The sculptor captured the kitten in a wonderfully animated play-bow pose—front paws stretched forward, hindquarters in the air, tail standing high and curved above its back. The expression completes it: wide attentive eyes, ears forward and mouth slightly open as though whatever caught its attention is about to have a very bad afternoon.

Details & Features:

• Authentic Lladró porcelain
• Catalog/model #5091
• Officially cataloged as “Playful Cat”
• Also encountered under the name “Scare-Dy Cat”
• Designed by Vicente Martínez
• Introduced circa 1980
• Retired/discontinued design
• Handmade in Spain
• Glossy glazed porcelain
• White body with softly shaded tan/caramel markings
• Expressive painted eyes and facial details
• Dynamic crouching/play-bow pose
• Raised sculptural tail
• Approximately 5¼" long based on the photographed measurement
• Authentic blue LLADRO / HAND MADE IN SPAIN / © DAISA 1979 backstamp
• Additional incised factory/model markings present
• Original box is not included

The modeling is especially good on this one. Rather than a static seated cat, the entire sculpture has movement—the lowered shoulders, outstretched paws, raised rear legs and exaggerated upright tail make it look as though the kitten could spring forward at any moment.

The soft tan coloration against Lladró's glossy pale porcelain keeps it unmistakably Lladró while giving the piece enough warmth and expression to make it a particularly appealing animal figure.

This example is also in excellent vintage condition. I find no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs, and the glossy glaze remains bright throughout. The underside/back area retains the clearly visible authentic Lladró blue factory backstamp along with its incised markings and factory vent hole, all of which have been photographed in detail.

For a Lladró collector, cat lover, Spanish porcelain collection or animal figurine display, this is an especially charming retired design—and considerably more entertaining than a cat that simply agreed to sit still.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and provide the best representation of this item's condition.

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