John J. Gredler Works of Art

18th Century, Dutch Delft Framed Tile Painting of a Cat

Utterly charming 18th Dutch manganese and polychrome tile portrait of a cat. The cat shown seated on a white tile floor with a yellow fringed blue drape behind. All within a lovely yellow and manganese painted foliate frame. Painted in Rotterdam mid 18th century, this is a fine example of a rare form, likely commissioned as a portrait of a beloved pet cat. The six tiles are laid down on masonite in a simple wood frame. There are cracks to the bottom two tiles expected with a piece the age.   Circa 1780.

18.75" h  x  13.5" w  x  1.5" d