Frederick's of Hollywood

19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat

Description: This is an intimate and charming portrait of a young girl posing for the artist while holding her beloved cat on her lap. Her features were expertly done and the effect is like that of an old master.She is dressed in her Sunday best, with a bodice top of hand-cut white fabric done in an eyelet style and fastened on each shoulder with large bows of blue ribbon. She is wearing delicate white socks with black shoes that button at the ankle. Her hair was combed, no doubt by her governess, so that it cascades in long individual ringlets. I believe the large blue bows were chosen as a way to match the girl’s pretty and expressive blue eyes. She is seated on an upholstered chair near a window that has a maroon curtain tied up. The calico tabby cat looks as if it often sat in exactly in this position on the child’s lap.The pastel painting was certainly done by a professional portrait painter, no doubt to celebrate a special occasion, perhaps her birthday. The elegant and lavish dress and other details indicate that her family was part of the English upper classes. The style of the girl’s clothing and hairdo attest to the painting’s late-19th century date.It is housed in its original turned wood and gilded frame. It also has kept the original hand-blown bubbled and wavy glass. The style of the painting is slightly naïve, as was the fashion of the day.It is in excellent condition for its age and type. The original glass and frame have kept it from damages such as foxing or insects. The frame is in excellent condition as well. It has a few small losses of gesso and gilding, which can be expected in a frame of this type and age.It measures 19-½ inches wide by 24-½ inches high, including the frame. Personal and cashier’s checks also accepted. Please contact for international shipping rates, as well as to Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories. Perry-Joyce Fine Arts Expertise in 18th and 19th Century Needlework, British Paintings, and 19th Century Decorative Arts with over 40 Years’ Experience

Price: 1750 USD

Location: Sawyer, Michigan

End Time: 2024-11-29T20:17:04.000Z

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19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat19th Century Victorian Pastel Portrait of Child Holding Her Pet Cat

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Painting

Theme: Portrait

Production Technique: Pastel

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