Lot Essay
After astronomy, cricket and cats were two of Patrick Moore's greatest passions.
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CAT WITH BOW TIE
Details
Louis William Wain (1860-1939)
CAT WITH BOW TIE
inscribed to top 'especially drawn for Miss Gertrude L. White, on May 14 1915' and signed 'Louis Wain' with further inscription 'Those with feelings wondrous kind can love with felines ever bind Louis Wain'
pencil on paper, bearing Chariot Parchment watermark
7 x 5in. (17.6 x 12.7cm.)
CAT WITH BOW TIE
inscribed to top 'especially drawn for Miss Gertrude L. White, on May 14 1915' and signed 'Louis Wain' with further inscription 'Those with feelings wondrous kind can love with felines ever bind Louis Wain'
pencil on paper, bearing Chariot Parchment watermark
7 x 5in. (17.6 x 12.7cm.)
Provenance
by descent from Gertrude Moore
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.