Collectibles

Item Description

Mini-Cat 

# 25  Harlequin

Size: 18” Height and 17” Width

H = from base to tip of tail

W = from right foot to tip of tail

Artist: Patti Henschen

Sponsor: Anastasia Betterton-Fike

Click Here to Meet the Artist

Artist Inspiration:

Patti read the harlequin story when she was a kid and thought that his light-hearted yet trickster character resembled a cat. Cats are truly an entertaining and finicky species.

Artist Bio:

Patti was born and raised in South Texas and went to school to become a Civil Engineer. She moved to Colorado Springs for a construction job in 2008 and liked it so much she stayed after the job finished. Her fate was also determined by the fact that she met her husband, Nate, on the construction site.

“Growing up, I always loved art and music but never formally took classes...everything related to art I learned from watching art classes on PBS and studying others’ art work at galleries.” In college, she finally took an art appreciation class, impressing her instructor with all she had learned.

Patti’s work has mainly been focused on pencil/charcoal drawing, watercolors, and acrylic. “Nate and I don't have any kids yet, but we do have two boxers, Bebe and Cleo (I know...they're not cats)”. She is excited for the opportunity to take part in this year’s Tails of the Painted Cats and hopes her entry,” Harlequin” will delight everyone.

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 $300. 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.