The canvas has been lined and the reverse has a label of "Frost & Reed" indicating any restoration work was carried out for Sir Hubert Medlycott. The canvas was re-stretched at this time and the wooden support across the middle is branded with the insignia of Frost and Reed.
There is evidence of some minor retouching, mainly visible in the dark area to the right of the figure. In addition the paint surface is unstable in areas and there is minor flaking including one paint loss (c. 10mm x 7mm) on the body of the cat. A sharp object is pushing through the canvas just to the right of the middle of the canvas approximately 3cm-4cm up from the bottom of the canvas. This foreign object is creating an indentation visible with the naked eye. The reverse of the frame has various exhibition labels, including one for "The Somerset Society of Artists - Old Masters Exhibition Taunton May 1946", and another for the Royal Academy of Arts Winter Exhibition (the lender Sir Hubert Medlycott).
The superb rococo giltwood frame is in good country house condition with some loose elements and losses consistent with age.
