Girl with Cat in Garden (from Through God's Grace series)
Framed offset lithographic print on paper • Bettie Hebert-Felder
Style & Movement
Contemporary American Impressionism / Romantic Realism / Decorative Americana
Medium & Technique
Mechanical reproduction (lithography) based on an original oil painting; features a printed matte border with decorative corner notches.
Creation Period
Late 20th century, likely circa 1980s-1990s
Dimensions & Format
Vertical portrait format; estimated image size 16x20 inches, total frame size roughly 24x28 inches.
Subject Description
A sentimental scene depicting a young girl in Victorian-style attire (bonnet and pinafore) holding a ginger cat. She stands in a lush garden with lavender and flower boxes. In the foreground, three mourning doves are perched on a stone patio. The work includes the devotional inscription 'thro' God's grace' below the signature.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing some internal reflections on the glass but colors appear stable. The paper is well-set within the mount.
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $75.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$10.00 - $40.00 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a commercial gallery, frame shop, or religious gift retailer in the United States. Produced for the mass decorative market.
Art Historical Significance
Hebert-Felder is known for her 'gift-product' art style which gained popularity in the late 20th century. Her work emphasizes domestic tranquility, religious themes, and childhood innocence, fitting into the commercial market for home decor rather than the fine art museum circuit.
Notable Features
Includes the artist's printed signature and copyright mark along with the handwritten-style religious motto: 'Bettie Hebert-Felder / thro' God's grace' located in the bottom right corner.
Condition Issues
Minor surface glare on glass; potential for slight light-fading over time if exposed to UV; minor scuffs possible on the frame edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the ink. Reframing with UV-protective glass and acid-free archival matting would extend the life of the print.