Cat Tapestry Appraisal

Tapestry Wall Hanging with Two Cats and Floral Design

This item is a jacquard woven tapestry wall hanging featuring a charming scene of two cats amidst a lush floral setting. The tapestry is vibrant with various shades of green for foliage, pinks, yellows, and blues for the flowers, and browns and creams for the cats. One cat, a tabby with brown and white fur, is seated on a small wooden platform to the left. The second cat, a fluffy yellow or cream-colored Persian-type, sits on the grass to the right. A blue butterfly hovers near the tabby cat, and a blue watering can filled with an abundance of roses and other blossoms forms the backdrop for the cats. The tapestry dimensions appear to be approximately 2-3 feet in width and 3-4 feet in height, although exact measurements are not discernible from the image. The fabric exhibits a woven texture, characteristic of tapestries, suggesting a blend of fibers, likely cotton and polyester, providing both durability and detail. It is currently displayed using a wooden dowel rod inserted through fabric loops sewn onto the top edge, held by a light blue plastic hanger. The rod has decorative finials at each end. There are no obvious signs of significant wear, tears, or fading visible in the provided image; the colors remain saturated and the weave appears intact. A signature 'Pater' is discernible in the bottom right corner, suggesting this may be a commercial reproduction of an artwork. The overall style is decorative and illustrative, likely dating from the late 20th to early 21st century, designed for home decor. The craftsmanship appears to be of standard quality for mass-produced tapestries, with clear patterns and color transitions.