Time for Tea (Steampunk Anthro Mouse)
Original drawing or mixed media illustration on cardstock/paper • Modern illustrator; features a distinctive wolf-head artist logo in the bottom left corner
Style & Movement
Anthro/Furry art with Steampunk and neo-Victorian influences
Medium & Technique
Ink pen and pencil with digital or airbrushed background color; utilizes cross-hatching, stippling, and fine liner work
Creation Period
Contemporary, likely circa 2010-2024
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x10 or A4 size; portrait format
Subject Description
An anthropomorphic mouse dressed in Steampunk attire, including a top hat with clock face and goggles, holding a teacup inscribed with 'Time for tea'. A second mouse is perched on a hanging bar in the background against a blue sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the work appears well-preserved under glass with vibrant colors and crisp line work
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $200 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via an online art platform, artist commission, or pop-culture/fan convention
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 21st-century internet-age 'Furry' subculture and the democratization of art through digital-physical hybrid techniques; reflects the popularity of the Steampunk aesthetic in character design
Notable Features
Distinctive wolf-profile signature mark; clock imagery throughout the mouse's costume; contrast between the hand-drawn sketch style of the character and the smooth gradient of the sky
Condition Issues
Minor surface reflections on the glass; possible slight yellowing of the paper edge depending on substrate acidity
Conservation Recommendations
Use acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the blue pigment