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In a nutshell: “Squeaki Cat” is a limited-edition sculpture-object (4,000 pieces) that Romero Britto launched in 2008. It is cast in polyresin, hand-finished with high-gloss enamel, and numbered and signed on the base; your piece is no. 2977/4000. Inspired by his son Brendan's first cat, the Artwork encapsulates the iconic features of Britto's optimistic pop art (thick black lines, geometric patterns, and a vibrant palette). The “first edition” model is officially sold out; today it changes hands, depending on condition and accessories, between ? 130 USD and 300 USD on the secondary market, while later aluminum variants with silver pedestals (ed. 1,000) reach estimates of 200–800 USD. Technical Details Identification Field Detail Source Title Squeaki Cat (sometimes abbreviated as Squeaki) Artsy Artist Romero Britto (Brazil, 1963) Artsy Year of Design / Release 2008 (1st edition) Edition 1, 4,000 copies, numbered and signed; unit: 2977/4000 Material: Cast polyresin, high-gloss epoxy paint and varnish Signature/Marking Incised or pad-printed signature + print run number at the bottom; Britto hologram Studios and COA Original presentation: Britto illustrated box + certificate + illustrated shopping bag. Context and symbolism The feline "Squeaki" alludes to his son Brendan's first cat; Britto claims it as an emblem of family affection and everyday joy. The geometric simplification and chromatic fragmentation connect with the Pop tradition (Warhol) and Cubism (Picasso), declared pillars of the "Happy Art Movement" that the artist leads. Park West Gallery
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