The oil on canvas painting in the style of a 19th C primitive, shows a black & white tiger cat seated next to a standing white cat. A sponge decorated stoneware feeding dish is beside them as well as a floral painting above them. Work is signed lower right “H.M. Brandt”. Housed in a period stained pine frame. An old canvas and stretcher and it is our belief that this is a 20th Century piece. SIZE: 17″ x 24″. 20-1/2″ x 27-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Morris Racker. CONDITION: A number of small restored holes. Under blacklight the entire painting reflects black. 51956-9 (250-350)