After George Smith of Chichester (1713-1776) English School

Unsigned, ca. 1850-1860, The Cat’s Dream.
Oil on canvas, in a later paint-decorated frame.
19 ½” x 24”, 26 ½” x 30 ½” (frame).
Over-all in fine condition, occasional craquelure and minor areas of in-painting within the perimeter, mounted on original stretcher with later wedges. Small patch repair verso.
Former attributed to John Booth Higginson, this still life depicting a cat and mouse on a table top with cheese, bread, ham, and a jug was most likely inspired by the work of George Smtih of Chichester, a notable 18^th century British naïve artist.