
Description
Late 19th century German still life oil painting on canvas. A charming table scape with a blue and white ewer displaying a poppy flower and wheatgrass, a porcelain box opened to reveal sugar cubes and table knife, a silver dish displaying an orange and grapes. A black and white kitten is seen peering into the silver dish curiously observing a fly. Note the subtle reflection of the cat's pink nose of the surface of the dish. Signed lower left. Dated 9 IV 90 (9 April 1890). Housed in a carved wood frame. The back with a stamp reading Schachinger & Herrmann, Matrequisilien & Zeichenutensilien, München Eisenmannstrasse. Suppliers of paint and drawing materials during the late 19th century, the firm was founded in 1877 and was appointed the title of Royal Bavarian Court Suppliers in 1896. In overall good condition with general age related wear. Typical craquelure. There are a few nail holes to the top edge.
Frame measures 26 1/8" x 19 7/8"
Canvas measures 23" x 16 5/8"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In overall good condition with general age related wear. Typical craquelure. There are a few nail holes to the top edge.
Dimensions:
Height: 27 in.
Width: 20 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: Germany
Materials: Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood
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Frame measures 26 1/8" x 19 7/8"
Canvas measures 23" x 16 5/8"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In overall good condition with general age related wear. Typical craquelure. There are a few nail holes to the top edge.
Dimensions:
Height: 27 in.
Width: 20 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: Germany
Materials: Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In overall good condition with general age related wear. Typical craquelure. There are a few nail holes to the top edge.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Still Life Portrait Cat and Fruit, 19thc German Oil Painting Signed
Estimate $550-$1,640
Starting Price
$260
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Finishing Touches
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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