For sale is a charming antique cabinet painting from the late 19th/early 20th century.
This finely crafted genre painting depicts a popular, classic motif: three playful kittens around a woven wicker basket. The delicate brushwork on a smooth wooden panel brings out details such as the cats' thick fur and the basket itself with remarkable clarity and detail.
This finely detailed painting on a smooth wooden panel is particularly striking.
Artwork Details:
Subject: Three kittens playing by a basket
Medium: Oil on wood (panel)
Signature: Clearly signed "Frey" in the lower right corner
Period: Late 19th/Early 20th century
Dimensions (image size): approx. 20 x 25 cm (classic cabinet format)
Frame: High-quality, opulent ornate frame (stucco frame with historicist decorations)
H: 39 cm W: 44 cm
Condition:
The painting is in good, well-maintained collector's condition for its age. The wood panel is sturdy and straight. The colors are vibrant. The heavy frame perfectly complements the painting's value and is included free of charge (minimal, age-related wear to the stucco is possible, see photos). I think the frame could benefit from a cleaning.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGold, White, BrownMaterialWood, OtherNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight39 cmWidth44 cmDepth3 cmSigns of usageScratches, Crack