One of a Kind — 1 Available
Painted Folk Art Cat on Wood Panel, Early–Mid 20th Century | Curated Reductions
Viridian Eclection
$132.00
Save $57.75
Appraised value $189.75
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The Piece This hand-painted folk art panel depicts a stylized white cat seated atop a red cushion against a dark ground. Rendered with simplified forms, expressive eyes, and an intentionally naive ...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
Type
Painting
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
The Piece
This hand-painted folk art panel depicts a stylized white cat seated atop a red cushion against a dark ground. Rendered with simplified forms, expressive eyes, and an intentionally naive hand, the composition reflects the warmth and immediacy typical of early domestic folk painting rather than academic or studio-trained work.
The image is painted directly onto a solid wood panel, with visible brush texture and surface variation throughout. A metal hanging chain affixed at the top indicates the piece was intended for casual wall display, likely within a home rather than a formal interior.
The aesthetic aligns with the primitive folk art tradition, where charm, personality, and subject matter take precedence over technical refinement.
Origin & Age
Based on materials, construction, and painting style, this piece dates to the early to mid 20th century. The wood panel, hand-applied paint, and utilitarian hanging hardware are consistent with decorative folk objects produced for everyday domestic use rather than commercial or gallery contexts.
No artist attribution or provenance is present.
Condition
Vintage condition consistent with age and use.
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Surface wear and paint loss along edges and corners
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Scattered scuffs and abrasions across the painted surface
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Wood grain and age-related wear visible throughout
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Original hanging chain present
The piece has been left unrestored to preserve its authenticity and character.
Curated Reductions
This work is offered through Curated Reductions—a selection reserved for authentic period objects that carry aesthetic and historical interest but do not meet Viridian Eclection’s main collection standards due to condition, attribution, or material considerations. Pricing reflects transparency, material honesty, and current condition.
Why It Belongs in Your Home
This piece offers quiet charm and personality well-suited to kitchens, libraries, studios, or layered interiors where imperfect, human-made objects add warmth and visual interest. Its appeal lies in its sincerity rather than precision.
Details
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Medium: Hand-painted wood panel
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Date: Early–Mid 20th Century
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Origin: Likely North America
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Hanging: Original metal chain
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Condition: Vintage, as-found
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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