Antique Dutch Cat with Fish Oil Painting, Signed, Gold Framed

A wonderfully characterful Dutch oil painting of a cat with fish bones by Lucie “Loes” Meeles-van Groningen (1884–1970). Painted with wonderfully loose, expressive brushwork, the rather satisfied-looking cat crouches over the remains of a fish, giving the painting a wonderfully mischievous little narrative.

The painting is signed “L. v. Groningen” lower right and is presented in a particularly handsome antique gilt frame with deeply moulded classical ornamentation.

Good antique condition with age-related surface character consistent with its period. The substantial antique gilt frame retains a beautiful aged patina with expected historic wear.

About the Artist
Lucie “Loes” Meeles-van Groningen (Zwolle, 1884 – Bussum, 1970) was a Dutch painter who received an unusually extensive artistic education. She studied at the academy in The Hague, the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam, and subsequently at the Académie Colarossi in Paris. In 1913 she married the painter Derk Meeles (1872–1958) and moved to the artists’ community of Laren, where the couple lived at a house known as De Vlasschuur. Van Groningen remained there until 1968. She painted landscapes, portraits, flowers and still lifes, working in an impressionistic-naturalistic manner. Her brushwork became increasingly free and expressive as her career progressed.

Artist: Lucie “Loes” Meeles-van Groningen (1884–1970)
School: Dutch School
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signed: Lower right, L. v. Groningen
Period: Early 20th century

Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 14.17 inch (36cm)
Width: 17.32 inch (44cm)
Depth: 2.36 inch (6cm)

Sizing Painting:
Height: 9.06 inch (23cm)
Width: 12.40 inch (31.5cm)
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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.