Charming original mid-century Italian oil painting depicting a black cat with striking golden eyes and a tiny pink tongue peeking out. Signed Costiani in the lower left corner, this characterful portrait is painted on artist's board and presented in its original simple wooden frame Italy, mid-20th century (1940s-1950s) Original wooden frame included Very good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with age Measurements: Framed: 32.5 × 25.5 cm (12.8 × 10 in) Painting: 27.5 × 20.5 cm (10.8 × 8.1 in)