Vintage Cat Portrait Oil Painting, Signed M. Williams, 1963
Charming mid-20th century oil portrait of a cat, signed M. Williams and dated 1963 in the lower right corner. The painting measures 20 inches by 16 inches (sight), with an overall framed size of 25 ½ inches wide by 21 ½ inches tall and 2 ¾ inches deep. On the reverse, an inscription records the life span of the subject—born July 9, 1948, and died April 17, 1963—though the cat’s name is not given. A touching and skillfully rendered tribute, this portrait captures both the individuality and affection felt for a beloved companion