C1900 - Antique Cat Oil Painting in Napoleon III Frame
A charming French genre painting signed by the French artist "Baladus", depicting a lively group of kittens at play. The mischievous scene shows the cats exploring a writing desk—perched on books, pawing at papers, and spilling ink across the surface. Painted in the late 19th to early 20th century, the work captures the playful spirit and curiosity of kittens with warm detail and humour. Presented in an ornate gilt Napoleon III frame, it reflects the popular French tradition of animal painting, reminiscent of the whimsical domestic scenes collectors adored. A lovely thicker impasto on the kittens, highlighting the furs and giving the painting and it's objects some lovely depth. A delightful antique oil painting for cat lovers and enthusiasts of French decorative art. This antique painting is signed in lower right corner. The painting has recently been to the restorer for a professional cleaning and new varnish applied. The frame has some small signs of it's age, please see all photos.
Oil on Canvas
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 16.14 inch (41cm)
Width: 19.69 inch (50cm)
Depth: 1.57 inch (4cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 12.99 inch (33cm)
Width: 16.14 inch (41cm)
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All products are shipped in good boxes and very well packaged.
All products are shipped fully insured for international shipping. In the very rare event that a product does not arrive or arrives damaged, you will receive a full refund for the product.
Imports and a “Duty Free” classification:
Antique paintings (+100 Years) are "Duty Free" within the USA, Canada, Australia and the European Union, you should NOT be charged any additional taxes for import and duty. As nearly all items in the shop are over 100 years old and classified as “antique” or “antique art” the objects are considered “Duty Free”. Amsterdam Curated will provide the appropriate certifications for the customs officials to ensure all qualified items will be shipped with this “Duty Free” classification. In the UK, it is not "FREE" but there is a reduced VAT of 5% paid at import.
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