Louis Wain Cat Playing Cricket Watercolour

A desirable and topical watercolour of a cat playing cricket in reasonable condition, but out of its original frame, as this had suffered from damp and was in poor condition. The painting had been mounted on top of a certificate of Croyden and District Boot Trader's Association and dated 13 January 1947. The damp has affected the top 2cm of the watercolour sticking it to the certificate and tearing it partly. We have no doubt of the authenticity of the painting and have kept the frame in case the buyer also wants it. The painting measures 36cm x 46cm and if remounted to hide the top damage would lose about an inch.