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Lot 059 - Vintage Oil On Board Painting Of Anthropomorphic Cats Playing Musical Instruments, Signed A. Richards, “From Print,” 15-1/8" x 11-1/8"
Lot 059 - Vintage Oil On Board Painting Of Anthropomorphic Cats Playing Musical Instruments, Signed A. Richards, “From Print,” 15-1/8" x 11-1/8"
Lot 059 - Vintage Oil On Board Painting Of Anthropomorphic Cats Playing Musical Instruments, Signed A. Richards, “From Print,” 15-1/8" x 11-1/8"
Vintage oil on board painting depicting a group of anthropomorphic cats seated and performing music with stringed instruments, including cello, violin, and banjo. The scene is rendered in a whimsical, illustrative style, with each cat posed upright and engaged in performance. A top hat with a small mouse appears in the foreground, while a shelf in the background holds jars labeled “Tea” and “Cake,” reinforcing the playful, domestic setting.
Signed “A. Richards” at the lower left. The lower right bears the inscription “from print,” indicating the work was executed after or inspired by a printed source rather than being an original composition. The painting is executed in oil on board and housed in a period wood frame with gilt liner. Surface wear, light abrasion, and scattered paint loss are present, consistent with age and display.
Auction Date: 01/08/2026
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