Eugène Lambert Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Eugène Lambert Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 07, 2025
Louis Eugene Lambert (French 1825-1900) "The Nursery" scene with mother cat and three kittens Oil on canvas Signed lower left "L. Eug. Lambert" 19" x 27" Provenance: Part of a collection from Essex, Connecticut
Est: $500 - $1,000
Louis Eugene Lambert (French 1825-1900) "The Nursery" scene with mother cat and three kittens Oil on canvas Signed lower left "L. Eug. Lambert" 19" x 27" Provenance: Part of a collection from Essex, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Apr. 26, 2025
Louis Eugene Lambert (French 1825-1900) "The Nursery" scene with mother cat and three kittens Oil on canvas Signed lower left "L. Eug. Lambert" 19" x 27" Provenance: Part of a collection from Essex, Connecticut
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Louis Eugene Lambert (French 1825-1900) "The Nursery" scene with mother cat and three kittens Oil on canvas Signed lower left "L. Eug. Lambert" 19" x 27" Provenance: Part of a collection from Essex, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Nov. 03, 2024
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825 - 1900) French, Exceptional Painting of Cats, Oil on Canvas
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825 - 1900) French, Exceptional Painting of Cats, Oil on Canvas. Interior scene depicting 5 kittens having fun and being mischievous. Signed near the lower right Louis Lambert. Nameplate on the frame says E. Lambert. Overall Size: 39 1/2 x 50 in. Sight Size: 25 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. Louis Eugene Lambert is famous for his paintings and drawings of cats and dogs and was therefore nicknamed "Lambert of the Cats". A student of Eugene Delacroix, Lambert became interested in art as a young boy. Later he became influenced by the Flemish School. He moved to Nohant where he became friends with the French author, George Sand. His major success at the Paris Salon was Cat and Parakeet. In 1874, he painted the Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild with his dogs, and solidified his importance in the art world. Lambert was also an illustrator and drew the pictures in the Fables of La Fontaine.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 26, 2024
LOUIS EUGÈNE LAMBERT (FRENCH 1825-1900)
Est: £600 - £900
LOUIS EUGÈNE LAMBERT (FRENCH 1825-1900) KITTENS Signed, oil on canvas 23cm x 33cm (9in x 13in) Fulton Bequest, 1933.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 25, 2024
Louis Eugène Lambert (French, 1825-1900)
Est: £200 - £300
Louis Eugène Lambert (French, 1825-1900) A cat and kittens signed 'L. E... Lambert' l.l., watercolour 25 x 32cm Condition Report: Overall: 44 x 54cm Time staining and foxing. A little faded. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Jun. 16, 2024
Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) Cats Spinning Wheel Ptg
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Oil on panel, signed lower left, with a nice wood frame. Size: 21.5" tall x 18" wide. Condition: Good, frame has minor restoration.
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Mar. 05, 2024
EUGENE LAMBERT
Est: €500 - €800
St. Bernard pups. Oil on panel. Enclosed in a gilt frame. 20 x 25 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Approximate Time 11:14:48
Sheppards
Nov. 08, 2023
Louis Eugène Lambert (French, 1825-1900) A Seated Terrier
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Louis Eugène Lambert (French, 1825-1900) A Seated Terrier signed 'L.Eug.Lambert' (lower right) oil on canvas 27 x 35.5cm (10 5/8 x 14in).
Bonhams
Nov. 07, 2023
LOUIS EUGÈNE LAMBERT Paris (1825) / (1900) "Cat"
Est: €525 - €700
Oil on canvas Signed in the upper right corner Measurements: 24x 32 cm
Ansorena
Jun. 04, 2023
Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) "Cats Playing w/Bird"
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
C. 1860. Oil on canvas. Well-listed artist. A wonderful painting with four cats playing with a bird. Signed lower right L.Eugene Lambert. Size: 20" x 24". With frame: 23" x 27.5". Condition: good! framed in a nice gilt moulded frame.
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
May. 24, 2023
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) French, A tortoiseshell cat with kittens, watercolour, 9.75" x 12.5
Est: £200 - £300
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) French, A tortoiseshell cat with kittens, watercolour, 9.75" x 12.5", (25x32cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 30, 2023
Louis Eugène Lambert, 1825 Paris – 1900 ebenda
Est: €2,600 - €4,000
DIE STOLZE KATZENMUTTER Öl auf Leinwand. Doubliert. 49 x 60,5 cm. Rechts unten signiert „L. Eug. Lambert“. In vergoldetem Rahmen. Auf dem Boden eines Innenraumes die aufrecht sitzende Katzenmutter mit getigertem Fell bei weißem Brustbereich. Umgeben wird sie von drei Kätzchen, die mit roten Wollknäulen spielen. Im Hintergrund links ein geflochtener Korb mit rötlicher Wolle und davor liegender hellblauer Wolle. Liebevolle Darstellung des bekannten französischen Tiermalers, der mit dem Titel „Katzenraphael“ beehrt wurde. (13502013) (18)
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Oct. 06, 2022
Lambert, Louis Eugène (Paris 1825-1900)
Est: €600 - €720
Nachwuchs im Nähkorb Katzenmutter inmitten von Wollknäulen vor aufgeklapptem Korb mit zwei Jungen. Sign. L Eug Lambert. Öl auf Holz. 16×22 cm. R. (59924)
Leo Spik
Sep. 18, 2022
Louis Eugène LAMBERT (1825-1900)
Est: €200 - €300
Louis Eugène LAMBERT (1825-1900) Oil on panel Cat, signed. Olie op paneel Kat, gesigneerd.
Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Sep. 11, 2022
Louis Lambert (1825-1900) "Feeding time" Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Circa 1850. Oil on canvas by this French artist known for his cats and dog paintings. This one depicts 3 cats with 2 feeding at a bowl. Signed L.R. 10.5" tall x 14 wide. Condition: Couple small patch repairs.
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
May. 11, 2022
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) French, a study of chickens and ducks, watercolour and ink, signed and dedica
Est: £80 - £120
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) French, a study of chickens and ducks, watercolour and ink, signed and dedicated to Madame Gould, 4.5" x 8.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 29, 2022
Louis Eugène Lambert, Paris 1825 – 1900 Paris, Cats
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Louis Eugène Lambert Paris 1825 – 1900 Paris Cats Oil on canvas, relined 57 x 46 cm, with frame 69 x 61 cm Signed bottom left
Tiberius Auctions
Mar. 09, 2022
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) French, a study of chickens and ducks, watercolour and ink, signed and dedica
Est: £80 - £120
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900) French, a study of chickens and ducks, watercolour and ink, signed and dedicated to Madame Gould, 4.5" x 8.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 09, 2021
EUGENE LAMBERT PARIGI 1825/1900 OLIO SU TELA
Est: €1,200 - €1,400
Paesaggio Bucolico con armenti. XIX secolo , Francia. h cm 51 x 65
Trionfante Antiques s.r.l
Oct. 23, 2021
Louis Eugene Lambert Signed Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
An antique oil on canvas painting by Louis Eugene Lambert (French, 1825-1900) depicting a group of cats and a dog wreaking havoc in a kitchen amongst pieces of broken china. It is signed to the lower left and presented in an ornate giltwood frame. Sight - 18 x 21.5 Provenance Private Collection 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY Estate. 30 Day Warranty for serious discrepancies (See Terms and Condition for full explanation). PLEASE NOTE: Lots that state "in the style of" or "attributed to" denote that an item definitively does not have authentication nor is it implied. The item may be ascribed to the artist or maker due to its style or subject matter, but we are not able to confirm its authorship or authenticity.
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Jun. 06, 2021
Louis Eugene Lambert (French,1825-1900) watercolor painting antique
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: Eugene Lambert (France, 1825 - 1900) NAME: Kittens with Balls on Yarn MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Minor age toning. Framed under glass. Minor damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 26 inches / 53 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: John Moran Auctioneers, Date 2018-07-17, Lot 312 SIMILAR ARTISTS: Louis Riche, Paolo Sala, Antoine Calbet, Franz Bergmann, Alfred Dubucand, Archibald Thorburn, Emmanuel Fremiet, Edouard Drouot, Heywood Hardy, George Smith Armfield, Jules Moigniez, Clovis Edmond Masson, Paul B Pascal, Arthur Heyer, Isidore Jules Bonheur, Antoine-Louis Barye, Pierre Jules Mene, Eutrope Bouret CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117805 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Louis Eugene Lambert is famous for his paintings and drawings of cats and dogs and was therefore nicknamed "Lambert of the Cats". A student of Eugene Delacroix, Lambert became interested in art as a young boy. Later he became influenced by the Flemish School. He moved to Nohant where he became friends with the French author, George Sand.His major success at the Paris Salon was Cat and Parakeet. In 1874, he painted the Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild with his dogs, and solidified his importance in the art world. Lambert was also an illustrator and drew the pictures in the Fables of La Fontaine.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 09, 2021
Louis Eugène Lambert
Est: -
Louis Eugène Lambert (1825 Paris - 1900 ebenda) Spielende Kätzchen mit Wollknäuel In Motiv und Stil charakteristisches Katzenbild des Künstlers. Ausgebildet als Schüler von Eugène Delacroix und Paul Delaroche wandte sich der Künstler nach dem Erfolg seines Gemäldes "Chat et perroquet" auf dem Salon 1857 fast ausschließlich der Tiermalerei zu, vornehmlich mit reizvollen Darstellungen junger Katzen und Hunde, die ihn international bekannt machten. Öl/Eichenholzafel. L. u. sign.; 40 cm x 50,5 cm. Rahmen. Oil on oak panel. Signed.
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Mar. 07, 2021
Louis Eugene Lambert (French,1825-1900) watercolor painting antique
Est: $950 - $1,050
ARTIST: Eugene Lambert (France, 1825 - 1900) NAME: Kittens with Balls on Yarn MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Minor age toning. Framed under glass. Minor damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 26 inches / 53 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: John Moran Auctioneers, Date 2018-07-17, Lot 312 SIMILAR ARTISTS: Louis Riche, Paolo Sala, Antoine Calbet, Franz Bergmann, Alfred Dubucand, Archibald Thorburn, Emmanuel Fremiet, Edouard Drouot, Heywood Hardy, George Smith Armfield, Jules Moigniez, Clovis Edmond Masson, Paul B Pascal, Arthur Heyer, Isidore Jules Bonheur, Antoine-Louis Barye, Pierre Jules Mene, Eutrope Bouret CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117805 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Louis Eugene Lambert is famous for his paintings and drawings of cats and dogs and was therefore nicknamed "Lambert of the Cats". A student of Eugene Delacroix, Lambert became interested in art as a young boy. Later he became influenced by the Flemish School. He moved to Nohant where he became friends with the French author, George Sand.His major success at the Paris Salon was Cat and Parakeet. In 1874, he painted the Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild with his dogs, and solidified his importance in the art world. Lambert was also an illustrator and drew the pictures in the Fables of La Fontaine.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 16, 2020
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825 - 1900)
Est: $300 - $800
Louis Eugene Lambert, French (1825 - 1900) Watercolor on Paper "Kittens with Balls on Yarn" Signed Lower Right. Measures 14-1/2" x 19", frame measures 21-1/4" x 25-3/4". Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $300.00 - $800.00 Domestic Shipping: $135.00
Kodner Galleries
Dec. 05, 2020
Louis Eugene Lambert (French, 1825-1900), "Playful Kittens"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Louis Eugene Lambert (French, 1825-1900) "Playful Kittens" oil on canvas signed lower right, indistinctly inscribed en verso. Giltwood frame. 13" x 18-1/4", framed 24-3/8" x 28" Provenance: The Collection of the Late Dr. E. Ralph Lupin, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 29, 2020
Louis Eugène Lambert
Est: -
(1825 Paris - 1900 ebenda) Spielende Kätzchen mit Wollknäuel In Motiv und Stil charakteristisches Katzenbild des Künstlers. Ausgebildet als Schüler von Eugène Delacroix und Paul Delaroche wandte sich der Künstler nach dem Erfolg seines Gemäldes "Chat et perroquet" auf dem Salon 1857 fast ausschließlich der Tiermalerei zu, vornehmlich reizvollen Darstellungen junger Katzen und Hunde, die ihn international bekannt machten. Öl/Eichenholzafel. L. u. sign.; 40 cm x 50,5 cm. Rahmen. Oil on oak panel. Signed.
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Nov. 17, 2020
Antoine-Eugène LAMBERT (1824-1903). Bord de rivière.
Est: €300 - €500
Antoine-Eugène LAMBERT (1824-1903). Bord de rivière. Huile sur panneau, signée en bas à gauche. Haut. : 52 cm ; Larg. : 32 cm. Cadre. English Translation: Antoine-Eugène LAMBERT (1824-1903). Bord de rivière. Oil on panel, signed lower left 52 x 32 cm. Framed
Audap & Associés
Nov. 06, 2020
LAMBERT, LOUIS EUGÈNE: Spielende Kätzchen.
Est: CHF650 - CHF1,000
LAMBERT, LOUIS EUGÈNE (1825 Paris 1900) : Spielende Kätzchen; Öl auf Leinwand; 63x78,5 cm; sig. u.r.
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Oct. 30, 2020
Louis-Eugène Lambert (1825-1900).
Est: €500 - €800
Louis-Eugène Lambert (1825-1900). Étude de chihuahua. Huile sur toile signée en haut à droite. 35x27cm. Joli cadre fin du siècle en bois sculpté avec cartouche. Quelques accidents.
Gros-Delettrez
Oct. 30, 2020
Louis-Eugène Lambert (1825-1900)
Est: €400 - €600
Louis-Eugène Lambert (1825-1900) Chien de la duchesse d’Hamilton. Huile sur panneau. Signée en haut à droite, titrée et monogrammée au dos. 21x27cm. Joli cadre en bois sculpté avec cartouche.
Gros-Delettrez
Oct. 14, 2020
After Louis Eugène Lambert (French, 1825-1900) Kittens in a Basket oil on porcelain, signed,
Est: £80 - £100
After Louis Eugène Lambert (French, 1825-1900) Kittens in a Basket oil on porcelain, signed, unframed 9 1/8 x 8in. (23.2 x 20.3cm.) *Good condition.
Martel Maides
Oct. 10, 2020
LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT (1825-1900, FRANCE) OIL
Est: $500 - $1,000
PAINTING ON BOARD DEPICTING A SLEEPING CAT AND ONE PLAYING WITH YARN, WITH AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH COMMODE IN THE BACKGROUND. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT. SIGHT SIZE 9" X 12", WITH ORIGINAL GILDED FRAME 12" X 15". EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION.
Marion Antique Auctions
Oct. 24, 2019
olio su tela " PAESAGGIO BUCOLICO CON ARMENTI"
Est: -
EUGENE LAMBERT PARIGI 1825/1900
Trionfante s.r.l
Oct. 12, 2019
Lambert, Louis Eugène
Est: - €150
Lambert, Louis Eugène (1825 Paris 1900) zugeschr. Landschaftsszene m. Fluss, Gehöft u. Bäuerin als Staffagefigur vor Gebirgszug. Öl auf Lwd. wohl zweite Hälfte 19. Jh. Ca. 38,3 x 52,2 cm. Sign. "Lambert" unt. re. Leinwand wohl neu aufgespannt (20. Jh.). Gerahmt (nicht ausgerahmt). - Vereinz. etw. fl., beschabt u. m. Abplatzungen. Lwd. verso etw. fl.
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Apr. 10, 2019
EUGÈNE LAMBERT (1825-1900) A Still Life with Pumpkin. Oil on board
Est: -
EUGÈNE LAMBERT (1825-1900) A Still Life with Pumpkin. Oil on board EUGÈNE LAMBERT (1825-1900) Bodegón con calabaza Oleo sobre tabla de 20 x 15.3 cm.Firmado.Con marco de época. Pintor francés,que aunque cultivó diversos géneros, entre ellos el bodegón, se especializó en el género animalista,con el que alcanzó gran popularidad llegando a ser conocodo como "el pintor de los gatos". &
Sala Retiro Subastas
Jul. 17, 2018
Louis Eugene Lambert, (1825 - 1900 French), Four kittens playing with yarn, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 14.5" H x 19" W
Est: $600 - $800
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825 - 1900 French) Four kittens playing with yarn Watercolor on paper under glass Signed lower right: L. Eug. Lambert Sight: 14.5" H x 19" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 29, 2018
Eugène Lambert (1825-1900) - Shepherdess with goats on a mountain path by a stream
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Eugène Lambert (1825-1900) Shepherdess with goats on a mountain path by a stream. Signed and dated 1860 lower left. Doek 99,5 x 79,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
Apr. 29, 2018
Louis Eugene Lambert (France, 1825 - 1900)
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
Louis Eugene Lambert (France, 1825 - 1900) Painting of a family of cats in an elegant interior setting. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Sight size: 23 x 19 in. Overall Size: 32 x 28.25 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 01, 2018
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900), oil on canvas, "Happy Family", Family of Cats, signed lower left: L
Est: $500 - $1,000
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900), oil on canvas, "Happy Family", Family of Cats, signed lower left: L. Eug Lambert, 24" x 19 3/4" Provenance: Skinner, American & European Works of Art Auction, November 14, 2008, Lot 29
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Nov. 25, 2017
Louis Eugene Lambert Pastel
Est: $350 - $450
Louis Eugene Lambert (French 1825-1900) pastel of Shnauzers on a sofa, signed lower left, L. Lambert 1899, 26" x 19"
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Nov. 21, 2017
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900)
Est: €100 - €200
Louis Eugene Lambert (1825-1900), Three cats with a songbook, pencil on paper, signed bottom right, framed under glass.
Deutsch Auktionen
Oct. 14, 2017
Eugène LAMBERT (1825-1900) "Etude de deux têtes de chats". Lavis d'encre signé et dédicacé à M. Léo CLARETIN en bas à droite et daté 1890 sur papier en-tête "Abbaye des Vaulx de Cernay" par Cernay Ville. Cadre en métal argenté. A vue 16x10cm. (Rousseurs).
Est: €150 - €200
Eugène LAMBERT (1825-1900) "Etude de deux têtes de chats". Lavis d'encre signé et dédicacé à M. Léo CLARETIN en bas à droite et daté 1890 sur papier en-tête "Abbaye des Vaulx de Cernay" par Cernay Ville. Cadre en métal argenté. A vue 16x10cm. (Rousseurs).
Var Enchères
Nov. 17, 2016
Louis Eugène LAMBERT (Paris 1825 - 1900)RChats, chatons et perroquetRWatercolor and white gauche shadings. Signed lower rightR14
Est: €600 - €800
Louis Eugène LAMBERT (Paris 1825 - 1900) Chats, chatons et perroquet Watercolor and white gauche shadings. Signed lower right 14 x 17 3/4 in. LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT (PARIS 1825 - 1900) CHATS, CHATONS ET PERROQUET Aquarelle et rehauts de gouache blanche Signé en bas à droite Coin inférieur gauche coupé 35,5 X 45 CM
Tajan
Nov. 17, 2016
Louis Eugène LAMBERT (Paris 1825 - 1900)RChats, chatons et perroquetRWatercolor and white gouache shadings. Signed, dedicated and d
Est: €800 - €1,200
Louis Eugène LAMBERT (Paris 1825 - 1900) Chats, chatons et perroquet Watercolor and white gouache shadings. Signed, dedicated and dated lower right 13 3/8 x 18 7/8 in. LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT (PARIS 1825 - 1900) CHATS, CHATONS ET PERROQUET Aquarelle et rehauts de gouache blanche Signé, dédicacé et daté en bas à droite « à ma femme, janvier 1898 » 34 X 42 CM
Tajan
Nov. 04, 2016
Louis Eugene Lambert, painting
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Louis Eugene Lambert (French, 1825-1900), Tabby cat and kittens, oil on canvas, signed "Lambert", lower left, 25.25"l x 19"w (sight), giltwood frame
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 23, 2016
LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT, (French, 1825-1900), KITTENS WITH A JAR OF PEACH PRESERVE, oil on canvas, 10 3/4 x 14 in.
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT (French, 1825-1900) KITTENS WITH A JAR OF PEACH PRESERVE oil on canvas signed, l.r. 10 3/4 x 14 in. Provenance: Henrietta M. ("Rita") & Peter N. Heydon, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Other Notes: The Rita & Peter Heydon Collection of Cat Paintings represents the culmination of four decades of passionate collecting by two lovers of felines. The Heydons adopted their first cat, a barn stray named "Marmalade," shortly before they married in 1968. Over their 47 year marriage, they adopted nearly one hundred cats, giving each a distinctive food name (Capuccino, Meatloaf, Mushroom, and Gravy, to name a few). Furthermore, Rita dedicated much of her life to the adoption of stray, abandoned, or unwanted felines through the Heydon's private charity, The Mosaic Feline Refuge. In 27 years of operation, the Refuge found adoptive homes for more than 3,000 cats. In 1979, the Heydons purchased their first feline oil painting from The Graham Gallery in New York. Over four decades, they continued their collecting of delightful and whimsical cat paintings during their travels to New York, England, and France. Their genuine affection for these felines is evident in their heartfelt and personal collection, and Peter hopes that buyers recognize not only the charm of the felines depicted in these paintings but also the aesthetic energy and creativity that so many of the artists brought to their subjects.
Grogan & Company
Oct. 23, 2016
LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT, (French, 1825-1900), CATS PLAYING, oil on canvas, 25 3/8 x 21 1/2 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LOUIS EUGENE LAMBERT (French, 1825-1900) CATS PLAYING oil on canvas signed l.r. 25 3/8 x 21 1/2 in. Provenance: Henrietta M. ("Rita") & Peter N. Heydon, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Other Notes: The Rita & Peter Heydon Collection of Cat Paintings represents the culmination of four decades of passionate collecting by two lovers of felines. The Heydons adopted their first cat, a barn stray named "Marmalade," shortly before they married in 1968. Over their 47 year marriage, they adopted nearly one hundred cats, giving each a distinctive food name (Capuccino, Meatloaf, Mushroom, and Gravy, to name a few). Furthermore, Rita dedicated much of her life to the adoption of stray, abandoned, or unwanted felines through the Heydon's private charity, The Mosaic Feline Refuge. In 27 years of operation, the Refuge found adoptive homes for more than 3,000 cats. In 1979, the Heydons purchased their first feline oil painting from The Graham Gallery in New York. Over four decades, they continued their collecting of delightful and whimsical cat paintings during their travels to New York, England, and France. Their genuine affection for these felines is evident in their heartfelt and personal collection, and Peter hopes that buyers recognize not only the charm of the felines depicted in these paintings but also the aesthetic energy and creativity that so many of the artists brought to their subjects.
Grogan & Company
Sep. 18, 2015
Louis Eugène Lambert (French 1825-1900), Kittens Playing, Signed Oil on Canvas, 20 x 26 inches
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Louis Eugène Lambert (French 1825-1900) Kittens Playing Signed L. Eugène Lambert l.l. Oil on canvas 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)Property of Various Owners
Weschler's