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Unsigned, ca. 1850-1860, The Cat’s Dream

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
After George Smith of Chichester (1713-1776) English School
Unsigned, ca. 1850-1860, The Cat’s Dream.
Oil on canvas, in a later paint-decorated frame.
19 ½” x 24”, 26 ½” x 30 ½” (frame).
Over-all in fine condition, occasional craquelure and minor areas of in-painting within the perimeter, mounted on original stretcher with later wedges. Small patch repair verso.
Former attributed to John Booth Higginson, this still life depicting a cat and mouse on a table top with cheese, bread, ham, and a jug was most likely inspired by the work of George Smtih of Chichester, a notable 18th century British naïve artist.

Item ID: WoA-CE-OC 383

Price: $8750

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1850-1860
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	857134

Dimensions

W.	30.5 in;	H.	26.5 in;
W.	77.47 cm;	H.	67.31 cm;

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