Judgement: Monkey and Cat

A wonderfully characterful satirical scene of a monkey holding scales and food before a pleading cat.

The composition relates closely to a known animal subject associated with Edmund Bristow (1787–1876) and also reproduced in period prints.

Unsigned oil, presented under glass in an ornate gilt frame.

17.5cm × 23 cm (image) 
32.5cm x 37.5cm (frame)