Sold 15 March 2025 · Branching Out Antiques

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Description

A 19th Century oil on canvas of the Parish Priest’s cat.

In lovely condition, relined on original stretcher, and cleaned.

Height 52cm. Width 45cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this 19th Century Cat Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1129947

Description

A 19th Century oil on canvas of the Parish Priest’s cat.

In lovely condition, relined on original stretcher, and cleaned.

Height 52cm. Width 45cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this 19th Century Cat Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1129947

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ObjectPaintings
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialOil paint, canvas, gesso, wood
ColourGold
MotifsFeline subject, Ornate gilt frame, Portraiture
SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French painting often featured realistic or sentimental depictions of animals, reflecting the periods growing interest in domestic pets and naturalism.

These works were commonly created using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen canvas, typically housed within carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed through examining canvas ageing, crackquelure in the oil layers, stretcher frame construction, and traditional framing techniques characteristic of the period.

Pairing historical portraiture with modern minimalist decor creates a striking focal point that adds character, warmth, and a sense of history to a room.

Keep paintings away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity and temperature levels, and consult a professional conservator for periodic cleaning.