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Pair of Re-framed Louis Wain Prints
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Pair of Re-framed Louis Wain Prints

1920 - 1940
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'The Good Puss' and 'The Naughty Puss' pair of re-framed Louis Wain prints. (c.1930).

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.7cm (17.99")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Framed Louis Wain Prints to the 1930s.

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SA1004620
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91116b
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Description
'The Good Puss' and 'The Naughty Puss' pair of re-framed Louis Wain prints. (c.1930).
Height
45.7cm (17.99")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated these Framed Louis Wain Prints to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1004620
Dealers Internal Ref
91116b
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A pair of re-framed antique colour prints by Louis Wain depicting anthropomorphic cats in schoolyard and classroom settings.
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Archive I A pair of re-framed antique colour prints by Louis Wain depicting anthropomorphic cats in schoolyard and classroom settings.

Pair of Re-framed Louis Wain Prints

Archive II A pair of re-framed antique colour prints by Louis Wain depicting anthropomorphic cats in schoolyard and classroom settings. View II
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
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London
N1 8EA
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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A pair of re-framed antique colour prints by Louis Wain depicting anthropomorphic cats in schoolyard and classroom settings.
Pair of Re-Framed Louis Wain Prints
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A pair of re-framed antique colour prints by Louis Wain depicting anthropomorphic cats in schoolyard and classroom settings.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsAnthropomorphic cats, Schoolroom narrative, Slim gilded frame
  • SizeH 45.7 cm (18 in) x W 63.5 cm (25 in)

This pair of re-framed antique colour prints by Louis Wain dates from the 1930 Edwardian period and depicts anthropomorphic cats in charming schoolyard and classroom narratives. The multi-colour paper artwork is set behind glass within slim, gilded wooden frames of rectangular form. Each print displays rich tones of red, blue, brown and white across the detailed feline scenes, complemented by the subtle sheen of the bright gold finish on the outer mouldings. The physical presence of the artworks spans 45.7 cm in height and 63.5 cm in width. Suitable for enhancing an English country house interior, the framed prints hang effectively on a staircase wall or within a traditional hallway setting. The decorative anthropomorphic motifs add visual interest to living spaces or studies, bringing classic illustrative character to empty wall areas. The balanced dimensions allow the pair to be displayed either stacked vertically or arranged side by side depending on the available wall space.

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Louis Wain was an English artist known for his anthropomorphic depictions of cats engaging in human activities, dressed in period attire, and exhibiting expressive facial features characteristic of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

During the Edwardian period, commercial art prints were commonly produced using chromolithography or early photomechanical offset printing techniques on paper, which allowed for detailed multi-colour reproduction.

Authentic period prints typically feature characteristic printing dot patterns or smooth tonal gradients under magnification, natural paper ageing or foxing, and historical publisher marks along the margins.

Framed antique prints can be incorporated into modern interiors as part of a curated gallery wall, hung together along a hallway, or displayed above furniture to introduce historical character.

Paper prints should be mounted using acid-free backing materials behind UV-protective glass, housed away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and fluctuating temperatures to prevent discolouration.
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