Artesania Rinconada #816 Aerobics Professional Cat

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Artesania Rinconada #816 Aerobics Professional Cat
Artesania Rinconada #816 Aerobics Professional Cat
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Description
This auction is for the # 816 Professional Cat Aerobics.  The Professional Cats were introduced in 1994/1995 and retired in 1998.  So, you may have missed the opportunity to find them in the stores. These cats are approximately 2 3/4" wide and 4 1/2" tall.    Olga designed the cats and they were produced by Jesus & Javier's workforce.  This one comes from a private collection, and is not new, but is in excellent condition.  If you want one of the triangular shaped gift boxes, which is decorated with  stylized pen and ink cat drawings, they are offered in a separate auction    The complete collection consists of 26 different professions, and I'm offering 24 of them this week - so check out my other auctions and see what is available.
Payment
I ship as soon as payment arrives and hope you will contact me when your auction ends to let me know how you plan to pay and when.
Shipping
I usually ship smaller package First Class or USPS Priority Mail with Insurance.  The larger packages will usually be shipped via FedEx which includes insurance as well.
Terms of Sale
I gladly accept returns - but only if item not as described.
About Us
BID WITH CONFIDENCE - THIS ITEM IS BEING OFFERED BY ECHO'S CRITTERS
Recommended by Rinconada Artists Jesus & Javier Carbajales as the most Knowledgeable Dealer of Retired Rinconada Figures.
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Background of Artesania Rinconada:
The Classic Collection of Artesania Rinconada was designed by Jesus & Javier Carbajales, twin brothers who were born in Spain in 1930.  They moved to Uruguay in 1936 when the Spanish Civil War disrupted their childhood.  They never forgot their artistic roots and began designing small clay figures in a small corner of their home.  The name "Artesania Rinconada" is Spanish for "corner art" and is the name of this wonderful collection of their work.  Some very first pieces of their work date back to the 1960's, but aR was officially launched in 1972.
All Artesania Rinconada figures are individually hand-poured then hand-carved from ceramic clay
material.  After the first kiln firing they are hand painted with special colors and enamel glazes to
complement each individual piece.  Each glaze must be re-fired to assure the colors are
preserved.  Truly a magnificent work of art with no two pieces exactly alike.  The variations are many and the HUNT for that special piece is what makes this a THRILLING collection to pursue.
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Contact Us
I have been collecting Artesania Rinconada figures since 1978 and have written a book about the collection called "Artesania Rinconada Collector's Pricing Guide featuring Echo's Critters" which shows the collection in groupings by animal type.  arinconada.com
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