Original Diane Elson Painting "The Cats at the Tower of London" FramedWatercolor For Sale

Item Specifics:
Artist: Diane Elson
Signed: Yes, hand-signed by artist
Size: Medium (Frame: 13x11 in, Artwork: 6.5x5 in)
Title: The Cats at the Tower of London
Material: Ink, Pen, Watercolor, Paper
Region of Origin: Overton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Subject: Cats, London, Tower of London, Whimsical, Folk ArtType: PaintingOriginal/Licensed Reprint: OriginalProduction Technique: Watercolor PaintingFraming: Framed & Matted (Original Studio Frame)
Description:For sale is an enchanting, authentic original pen, ink, and watercolor painting by celebrated British folk artist and illustrator Diane Elson (b. 1953), titled "The Cats at the Tower of London."
This highly detailed miniature features Elson’s signature anthropomorphic cats exploring historic London, complete with a whimsical "Fresh Cream" double-decker transport bus.Key Features & Provenance:Authentic Studio Piece: Features the official gold foil "Diane Elson Studios" gallery label on the backing board (9 Glebe Meadow, Overton, Hampshire).Hand-Embellished Mount: Includes a charming, hand-painted Beefeater guard cat rendered directly onto the lower margin of the mount board, separate from the main composition.Hand-Signed: Clearly hand-inscribed with the title and the artist’s signature in fluid ink at the base of the painting vignette.Premium Presentation: Housed in its original, heavy gold-gilded wooden gallery frame with an elegant multi-tiered profile and clean cream matting.
Dimensions:
Frame Size: 13" x 11"Artwork Window: 6.5" x 5"
Condition:The painting, matting, and glass are in excellent vintage condition with vibrant watercolors and sharp line work. The frame is structurally sound with minor, normal age-related wear to the backing paper. Please see photos for a close-up look at the hand-painted details, texture, and studio label.