Description

Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament by P. Buckley Moss

Introduction

Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament by P. Buckley Moss is a limited, numbered porcelain ornament that turns Christmas decorating into feline comedy. Two long-legged black cats occupy the center of the round design: one stands below in a red Santa hat while a second perches on its back, wearing a smaller holiday cap of its own.

A richly mottled border of blue-gray, green, gold, red, and black surrounds the pair like a decorative wreath. Against the pale center, the cats’ dark silhouettes and bright red hats become instantly readable, giving the ornament a playful character even at its compact scale.

Canada Goose Gallery’s approved inventory identifies Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament as Product ID 1834, a Porcelain, Limited, Numbered Edition Ornament categorized under Cat and Christmas, with a current gallery price of $35.

Story Behind the Artwork

The humor of Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament comes from the relationship between the two animals. Moss does not simply place two cats beside one another; she stacks them into a small balancing act.

The lower cat becomes a kind of living pedestal while the smaller cat above seems perfectly comfortable in its elevated position. Their long tails and narrow legs extend the composition beyond the compact bodies, while the matching Santa hats make the pair feel deliberately connected.

Because the setting is almost entirely decorative rather than narrative, the cats themselves provide the story: companionship, mischief, balance, and a little holiday absurdity. Those qualities are visual interpretations of the scene rather than documented statements of Moss’s intention.

Symbols & Meaning

The Santa hats make the Christmas connection unmistakable, while the cats bring personality and humor.

Cats can carry many different symbolic meanings across cultures, so no broad symbolic claim should be imposed here. In this artwork, their strongest role is behavioral and compositional: one balances on the other, both remain poised, and their elongated forms create a lively silhouette.

The circular border acts almost like a wreath around the animals, visually enclosing the playful scene and helping it read as a complete ornament design.

Artistic Details

The contrast between black and red does most of the visual work. The cats’ nearly solid silhouettes stand sharply against the light central field, while their Santa hats provide the brightest seasonal accents.

Moss keeps facial and anatomical details extremely simple, which makes posture especially important. The upper cat’s position, the lower cat’s raised head, and the long curving tails give the pair expression without requiring a detailed interior or winter landscape.

The border is much more textural than the center. Its mottled pattern of cool blue-gray, green, gold, black, and scattered red creates a decorative frame that balances the visual simplicity of the cats.

Featured Master Collections

Primary Master Collection: Christmas Traditions

This is the strongest seasonal assignment because the approved product record classifies the ornament under Christmas, and the Santa hats make the holiday subject visually explicit. Canada Goose Gallery’s Christmas Traditions framework is centered on “the sights, sounds, and memories that return every holiday season.”

Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament is not currently on the curator-selected representative-title list for Christmas Traditions, so this should be treated as a strong editorial assignment rather than an existing curator designation.

Supporting Master Collection: Animals & Companions

The cats are the complete subject of the ornament, making Animals & Companions a strong supporting Collection. CGG specifically includes cats, pets, companion animals, and animal friendships within this Master Collection.

Decorating Ideas

Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament is especially suited to a Christmas tree that includes animal ornaments, whimsical pieces, or a dedicated P. Buckley Moss cat grouping.

Its black, red, gold, and blue-gray palette allows it to work with both traditional Christmas décor and more eclectic ornament collections. Because the cat silhouettes are bold and uncluttered, the design can remain readable even on a tree filled with lights and greenery.

It can also be paired with other Moss cat ornaments to create a smaller feline-themed branch or tabletop ornament display.

Gift Ideas

This ornament is an obvious fit for cat lovers, but it also works well for someone who enjoys humorous Christmas art or collects P. Buckley Moss ornaments.

It may be especially appealing as a stocking gift, hostess gift, annual ornament gift, or small Christmas present for a household where cats are part of the family.

About the Edition

Title: Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament
Artist: P. Buckley Moss
Year: 2005 — supplied
Medium: Porcelain Ornament
Edition: Limited, Numbered Edition
Size: 3-5/16 inches diameter — supplied
Condition: Never previously purchased — supplied
Presentation: Boxed — supplied
Documentation: Original artist certificate — supplied
Current CGG price: $35

Canada Goose Gallery’s approved inventory independently confirms Product ID 1834, the Porcelain/Limited/Numbered format, Cat and Christmas categories, and current $35 price. It also documents Cat in the Hat 3 Ornament separately at $35.

🐈‍⬛ Fun Fact:

Cats and Christmas trees have such a well-known relationship that Cornell University’s Feline Health Center specifically warns about “the climbing kitty” at holiday time, noting that a Christmas tree can provide something like the excitement of the outdoors inside the home. Cornell recommends anchoring trees securely because some cats will climb them even when they are undecorated. That makes the balancing act in Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament feel especially true to life: for many cats, vertical exploration is part of the fun.

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🖼️ Collector’s Insight:

Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament is distinctive because Moss turns two simple cat silhouettes into a complete comic relationship. The lower cat provides stability while the upper cat perches above, allowing posture and balance to tell the story. Their matching Santa hats tie the two figures together visually, while the richly patterned circular border gives the otherwise minimalist scene a festive frame. For collectors, the ornament works especially well as a crossover between Moss’s cat imagery and her Christmas pieces, with the humor coming from the animals themselves rather than from a larger holiday narrative.

Why Buy from Canada Goose Gallery

Canada Goose Gallery maintains documented inventory for P. Buckley Moss porcelain ornaments and cat-themed artwork. Cat in the Hat 2 Ornament is currently recorded as Product ID 1834 at $35.

Official Artist Certification

This P. Buckley Moss ornament is accompanied by its original, official certificate from the artist’s collection. This document is the primary record of provenance, detailing the edition title and the craftsmanship involved in the firing process. This official certification replaces our standard gallery certificate to ensure you have the most direct documentation from the artist’s studio. Each Ornament comes gift boxed according to the year it was created.

Any number of ornaments ship for one flat fee.

Continue Exploring

For a direct companion, Cat in the Hat 3 Ornament is currently documented by Canada Goose Gallery at $35, with the same Cat and Christmas classifications.

For collectors building a broader cat-and-Christmas grouping, strong related works include:

• Cat Family Christmas
• The Purrfect Tree
• Wishing Tree
• A Special Guest
• A Purrfect Ride, all of which appear within CGG’s approved Christmas Traditions framework or current product records.

Cat-focused works such as:

• Cat Dreams Artist Proof
• Flower Puss
• Meow 1
• Meow 2
• Midnight Patrol
• Our Night Out
• Perfect Pet
• Silent Observer are also approved titles within Animals & Companions and provide a useful year-round path beyond Christmas.

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 “Christmas is better with cats.”