{"product_id":"vintage-signed-watercolour-of-a-sleeping-kitten-in-a-boot-original-framed-cat-painting","title":"Vintage Signed Watercolour of a Sleeping Kitten in a Boot | Original Framed Cat Painting","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"388\" data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eThis charming original vintage watercolour depicts a sleepy kitten peacefully curled up inside a well-worn leather boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eBeautifully painted with soft, delicate brushwork, the artist has captured the kitten's peaceful expression and fluffy coat with wonderful warmth and character. Equally captivating is the stunning original frame. Its beautifully detailed decorative moulding complements the rich brown tones of the leather boot perfectly, creating a piece that feels complete as both artwork and decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"925\"\u003eSigned \u003cstrong data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"932\"\u003eMcGowan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reverse retains the original studio label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eW. McGowan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e9 Edith Terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003eChelsea, S.W.10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003eAnother detail that makes this piece so special is the original studio label on the reverse. The old-style London postal district, written as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003e\"S.W.10\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with full stops, offers a fascinating clue to its age. Together with the original frame and backing, it suggests the painting was created sometime between the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e1920s and 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003eDuring this period, Chelsea was one of London's best-known artistic communities, home to many painters, illustrators and designers. The surviving studio label provides a wonderful connection to this rich artistic heritage and adds to the painting's provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003eA delightful original artwork for cat lovers, collectors of vintage British art, or anyone looking for a unique piece with charm, history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1818\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1835\" data-section-id=\"1op30qj\"\u003eOriginal signed watercolour by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003eMcGowan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1880\" data-section-id=\"1bsyq3y\"\u003eEstimated to date from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003e1920s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1925\" data-section-id=\"1aijus1\"\u003eOriginal decorative frame with detailed moulding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2066\" data-start=\"1976\" data-section-id=\"fpch4f\"\u003eOriginal studio label on the reverse:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2066\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003eW. McGowan, 9 Edith Terrace, Chelsea, S.W.10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2067\" data-section-id=\"ldvbka\"\u003eOriginal watercolour behind glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2103\" data-section-id=\"wtjf20\"\u003eReady to hang\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2171\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\"\u003eSize \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(W) 33cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(H) 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(D) 2.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2171\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eThe watercolour is in lovely vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2538\" data-start=\"2234\"\u003eThe original frame shows age-related wear consistent with its age, including an old repair to one section of the decorative moulding and a small loss to another section of the decoration, as shown in the photographs. These imperfections do not detract from the overall appearance or display of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eThe reverse has been fitted with a later protective backing board, with a carefully cut viewing window allowing the original studio label to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W. McGowan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65102682030429,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9838\/9341\/files\/Vintage-Signed-Watercolour-of-a-Sleeping-Kitten-in-a-Boot-Original-Framed-Cat-Painting-1.jpg?v=1782722666","url":"https:\/\/myhappylondonhome.co.uk\/products\/vintage-signed-watercolour-of-a-sleeping-kitten-in-a-boot-original-framed-cat-painting","provider":"My Happy London Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}