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Original Pastel Drawing by Louis Wain (1860-1939) Entitled "Puzzled"
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Original Pastel Drawing by Louis Wain (1860-1939) Entitled "Puzzled"

19th century
Sold 15 November 2025 · Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
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A good original work by Louis Wain, entitled "Puzzled". A lovely thing and not often on the open market.

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19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
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Nick Brewster Art and Antiques has dated this Louis Wain Cat Drawing to the Victorian era.

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SA1148814
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Description
A good original work by Louis Wain, entitled "Puzzled". A lovely thing and not often on the open market.
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Nick Brewster Art and Antiques has dated this Louis Wain Cat Drawing to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148814
Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025

Scottish period furniture, clocks and barometers.

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Archive I An original framed pastel drawing of a cat with wide eyes, created by Louis Wain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Original Pastel Drawing by Louis Wain (1860-1939) Entitled "Puzzled"

Archive II An original framed pastel drawing of a cat with wide eyes, created by Louis Wain. View II
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Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
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Crieff
Perth and Kinross
United Kingdom
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Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
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An original framed pastel drawing of a cat with wide eyes, created by Louis Wain.
Original Pastel drawing by Louis Wain (1860-1939) entitled "Puzzled"
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An original framed pastel drawing of a cat with wide eyes, created by Louis Wain.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialPastel, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAnthropomorphic cat, Wide eyes, Expressive linework, Artist signature
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

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Louis Wain (1860-1939) was an English artist renowned for his anthropomorphic depictions of cats, which evolved from realistic illustrations to increasingly abstract and kaleidoscopic patterns later in his life, reflecting his mental health struggles.

Antique pastel drawings typically utilise dry pigment sticks applied to heavy-laid paper, vellum, or prepared canvas boards, often mounted beneath glass with a mat board to protect the delicate chalk dust from smudging.

Authentication involves examining the paper stock for period-appropriate watermarks, verifying the artists signature, checking for natural fading and acidification consistent with age, and inspecting the framing materials and backings for historical fixatives or dealer labels.

An antique drawing can be integrated into a gallery wall arrangement or hung as a focal point against a moody, textured wall, using picture lights to highlight the delicate textures while maintaining historical character.

Preservation requires framing works with UV-filtering conservation glass, maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels, and hanging pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of fugitive pigments and the deterioration of the paper.
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