Pure Joy, Clapping in the Sunshine, Old Snapshot Photo jointed cat painted papier mache I believe

painted papier mache I believe

late 19th century

but they are too thick

Painting measures 12" x 9"

Most precarious is the clown topper--it is just a thin piece of wood (part of a toothpick I believe) that connects from a hole in his foot to a hole in the top of the wood dowel that elevates him

Pure Joy, Clapping in the Sunshine, Old Snapshot Photo jointed cat painted papier mache I believeSuch joy, perfectly captured, this radiant woman's clapping hands a fluttery blur pointing straight to her beaming smile. Glowing in several senses, and evincing a soul poised to be lifted to heaven. 5 1 4 x 4 1 4. Upper left stain and loss as evident.