Original Mid-Century Dolly Decker Cat Painting “Playtime” Framed Oil on Canvas, Big Eyes Kitten Art

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This authentic original mid century oil on canvas painting titled "Playtime" is a premier example of vintage pet portraiture by … Read more This authentic original mid century oil on canvas painting titled "Playtime" is a premier example of vintage pet portraiture by celebrated American commercial illustrator and animal artist Dolly Decker. Executed circa the 1960s to 1970s, the artwork masterfully captures the highly collectible "Big Eyes" kitsch aesthetic of the era, featuring an incredibly endearing, fluffy cream and ginger tabby kitten nestled inside a woven sewing basket. Decker’s signature soft, blended painting technique gives the cat’s fur a remarkably tactile texture, while her brilliant use of light brings lifelike depth to the kitten’s oversized, glossy blue eyes.

This specific piece boasts exceptional provenance that sets it apart as a true museum-quality collector's item for fans of retro Americana. Tucked loosely into the back of the frame is the original, authentic gallery ephemera card, beautifully typewritten with the official title and the artist's name. This documentation strongly indicates the painting was cataloged for a professional mid-century gallery exhibition or a department store art salon release. The canvas is safely housed in its original, substantial 23x19 dark-stained vintage wood frame, offering an iconic retro look that makes it immediately ready to hang as a focal piece on a modern gallery wall or in a mid-century inspired home.


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