Collectibles

Item Description

# 18  Frenchie

Size: 21” Height and 9” Width

H = from base to ear tip

W = from left side, tail to right side

Artist: Bette Rehner

Sponsor: Judith Vetter

Click Here to Meet the Artist

Artist Inspiration:

Bette makes ceramic cat jars in a variety of designs. She thought the French Artist would be a good choice. She loves all things both feline and French. She was a French major in college and has been to France many times.

Artist Bio:

Throughout her life, Bette has appreciated the creativity of the artist. However, she did not discover her own creativity until she became aware of her passion for clay. She made this discovery 30 years ago when taking a ceramics class at Emily Griffith Opportunity School where, suddenly, art became a very personal, hands-on experience.

Clay is both a physical and emotional process for Bette. She loves the discovery of what is fashioned from her own hands whether it is made on the wheel or hand built. Bette’s pieces combine form and function with an occasional touch of whimsy.

With childhood memories, family traditions, and the natural world as her chief inspirations, Bette has come to love creating everything from teapots to garden art to pieces that celebrate her love of cats. Bette’s work, both beautiful and functional, evokes thoughts of family time spent drinking tea together, enjoying the flower and vegetable gardens, and taking pleasure in all things feline.

Online Bidding:

We are offering online bidding for the Painted Cats, Flat Cats, Clay Cats and the Paper Cats from May 13th through September 13th.  Online bidding will close on September 13th.

Bidding will resume at the Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner & Auction on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Pinehurst Country Club from 5-8pm.

Please note: If you are unable to attend the Gala Dinner be sure to set your maximum bid online by September 13th and we will serve as your proxy bidder during the event.

Winning bidders are responsible for all shipping costs.

The Painted Cat will be shipped through UPS. Delivery signature and insurance will be required. The cost for insurance will be based on the winning bid amount.

Shipping could cost up to $500. If you would like an estimated shipping quote based on your zip code and selected cat, please email Heather Allen for assistance: hallen@catcaresociety.org

All cats will be available for pick up at the Gala Dinner & Auction on September 16, 2017. Cats that need to be shipped will be shipped on September 18, 2017.

Please Note: This is a Live Auction Cat and could have a bid range of $1,000-$13,000.