This is a glazed porcelain stretching cat figurine by Wagner and Appel.
Wagner and Appel was established in 1877 in Lippelsdorf, Thuringia, a historic center of German porcelain manufacturing. The company quickly gained a stellar reputation for creating delicately modeled bisque and glazed porcelain figures, ranging from animals to elaborate decorative scenes. Their pieces were widely exported and appreciated for their fine detail and artistic quality.
Feline subjects executed by the firm often demonstrated a keen understanding of animal anatomy combined with whimsical charm. These antique German porcelains remain highly sought after by collectors of fine ceramics and specialized animal figurines today.
