Mr. Constant Janssens, Anvers
Acquired at the end of the 19th century by the grandmother of the previous owners (sale: Sotheby's, London, 25 November 1987, lot 222)
Purchased at the above sale by the father of the pr🦩esent owner

Henry Harvard, Henriette Ronner, un peintre de chats, Paris, 1891, pl. XIII, illustrated
Harry J. Kraaij, Henriette Ronner-Knip: Een virtuoos dierschilderes, Schiedam, 1998, p. 110, fig. 101, illustrated

The canvas has been relined. Apart from a handful of scattered old retouchings visible under UV light, and some fine hairline craquelure visible under close inspection, notably below and to the right of the globe, overall this work is in good original condition. Held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster frame. The varnish is very slightly yellower in reality, though this aside the catalogue illustration is overall accurate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Painted in 1883.