An appealing 19th-century genre oil painting on a solid wooden panel, housed in a handsome period wooden frame featuring aged green and gilt accent finish.Subject Matter & Detail:
The painting depicts a tabby or spotted domestic cat crouched on an weathered stone wall or ledge under leafy branches, fixated on two sparrows perched in the foliage above.The composition exhibits fine naturalistic detail, particularly in the rendering of the cat's coat, the sparrows, and the surrounding stonework.Medium & Support:
Medium: Oil paint on thick wooden panel.Support: Solid panel fixed securely within the frame using traditional panel pins on the reverse.Dimensions (Approximate):
Frame Dimensions: 37 cm (Height) x 30.5 cm (Width) x 4 cm (Depth)Condition:
Offered completely unrestored and uncleaned in "as found" original estate condition.The surface displays a heavily darkened, yellowed, and discoloured old varnish layer consistent with age, alongside atmospheric surface dirt.There is fine age-appropriate micro-craquelure visible across the paint layer.The frame shows authentic signs of wear, including minor paint loss, rubbing, and edge patina suited to its age.Faint traces of dark brushwork or markings are visible near the lower stonework, though the piece is sold as currently unattributed.Will be securely wrapped in heavy bubble wrap and boxed for safe transit
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