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Théobald Michau
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Théobald Michau
- Landscape with drovers watering cattle
- signed lower right corner: T.Michau
- oil on oak panel
- 44cm by 67cm
Provenance
P. M. d'Augée collection, Brussels;
His sale et al., Brussels, Fiévez, 20 June 1925, lot 75;
Acquired at the above sale by Baron Coppée;
Thence by descent.
His sale et al., Brussels, Fiévez, 20 June 1925, lot 75;
Acquired at the above sale by Baron Coppée;
Thence by descent.
Exhibited
Tokyo, Tobu Museum of Art, The World of Bruegel. The Coppée Collection and Eleven International Museums, 29 March – 25 June 1995, no. F37.
Literature
T. Crockaert, 'Le peintre Téobald Michau', in Savoir et beauté, revue interprovenciale d'art et d'enseignement, no. 5, Brussels 1930, pp. 199, 203–204, reproduced;
S. Leclercq et al., La Collection Coppée, Liège 1991, pp. 170–71, reproduced;
M. Wilmott, in the exhibition catalogue The World of Bruegel. The Coppée Collection and Eleven International Museums, Tokyo 1995, pp. 224–25, cat. no. F37, reproduced.
S. Leclercq et al., La Collection Coppée, Liège 1991, pp. 170–71, reproduced;
M. Wilmott, in the exhibition catalogue The World of Bruegel. The Coppée Collection and Eleven International Museums, Tokyo 1995, pp. 224–25, cat. no. F37, reproduced.
Condition
The panel is uncradled and in good condition, stable and flat. It is beveled on all four sides. The paint surface is even and flat, with a regular craquelure throughout, most of which has been infilled. This lot is offered in a gilt moulded frame, in good condition.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."