Charming Old Miniature Cat Painting on Painted Paper Mache Plate Salvador Terán brass tray Dows makes brilliant use of

Dows makes brilliant use of line to render volume and pattern (that checkerboard coat at left

and first recorded by Byron G

The board is designed with recesses in the four corners for storing marbles once jumped--and the slide top cover glides over it to close tightly for storing them all safely inside when putting away or taking on the go

PEI (Prince Edward Island)

Charming Old Miniature Cat Painting on Painted Paper Mache Plate Salvador Terán brass tray Dows makes brilliant use ofOh, such a cat! This a just a miniature, but this cat has quite a big presence and personality and not an especially cheerful one I think! Painted in oils I believe quite a long time ago on what a small plate dish made of hard paper mache I believe, with red on the face and back and gold around the rim. Perfectly aged and completely charming; I'd be tempted to add a little hanger to the back and hang this one on the wall. 3 5 16" in diameter x 5 8"