{"product_id":"victorian-oil-portrait-of-a-tabby-cat-on-canvas-beautifully-timeworn-c-late-19th-century","title":"Victorian Oil Portrait of a Tabby Cat on Canvas – Beautifully Timeworn, c. Late 19th Century","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"193\" data-section-id=\"1dmby2m\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eProduct description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eThere is something undeniably captivating about this charming Victorian portrait of a tabby cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eThought to have been painted in the late 19th century, this beautifully expressive oil on canvas captures a much-loved feline with remarkable warmth and character. The cat's gentle gaze and relaxed pose give the painting an intimate quality that still feels surprisingly timeless today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eWhat makes this piece especially appealing is its wonderfully timeworn appearance. The worn canvas edges, aged surface and historic repairs acquired over more than a century are not flaws to disguise, but part of the painting's unique story. These authentic signs of age are impossible to replicate and give the artwork a depth and character that only time can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eMore than a century has softened its surface, but none of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003ePresented on its original stretcher without a frame, it has an understated, rustic charm that would sit beautifully in a period home, country cottage, eclectic gallery wall, or a thoughtfully curated modern heritage interior. Its beautifully aged surface and honest patina also make it a wonderful addition to today's heritage-inspired, cottagecore and grandmacore interiors, where authentic antique pieces bring warmth, character and a sense of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003eWhether displayed on its own or amongst a collection of antique artwork, this is a wonderfully atmospheric piece that reflects the Victorian fondness for depicting beloved companion animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"439\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"456\" data-section-id=\"1czd5hl\"\u003eAuthentic Victorian oil portrait of a tabby cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"506\" data-section-id=\"j23g09\"\u003eThought to date from the late 19th century (c.1880–1900)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"565\" data-section-id=\"1ywdc5g\"\u003eOriginal oil on canvas on its original wooden stretcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"623\" data-section-id=\"1b0o53p\"\u003eBeautifully timeworn with authentic patina and historic repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"689\" data-section-id=\"4obzu5\"\u003ePresented unframed, ready to display or frame to your own taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"755\" data-section-id=\"ba3bau\"\u003eA wonderful addition to modern heritage, cottagecore or eclectic interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"832\" data-section-id=\"153syta\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1791\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\"\u003eSize\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(W) 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(H) 30.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(D) 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1791\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eGood antique condition, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003eThe painting displays attractive age-related wear throughout, including surface craquelure, wear to the canvas edges and areas of paint loss consistent with its age. The reverse shows several historic repair patches, reflecting its long history of careful preservation. These are stable, honest signs of age that contribute to the painting's authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2307\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2309\" data-section-id=\"10kmwe5\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2323\"\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2391\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003ePresented unframed on its original wooden stretcher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Happy London Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65259778179421,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9838\/9341\/files\/Victorian-Oil-Portrait-of-a-Tabby-Cat-on-Canvas-Beautifully-Timeworn-c-Late-19th-Century-2.jpg?v=1784113439","url":"https:\/\/myhappylondonhome.co.uk\/products\/victorian-oil-portrait-of-a-tabby-cat-on-canvas-beautifully-timeworn-c-late-19th-century","provider":"My Happy London Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}