- 185
Théobald Michau
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Théobald Michau
- Figures in a mountainous river landscape with cattle, goats and sheep; Figures in a mountainous river landscape with horses and carts
- the former signed lower right: T. Michau; the latter signed lower right: Michau
- a pair, both oil on oak panel
Provenance
Frederic William Dobson (1858–1940), grandfather of the present owner, and by family tradition inherited by him;
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Condition
Both panels are uncut and un-cradled and appear stable. Both panels have recently been cleaned and restored and are in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals scattered local repairs and retouchings to both paintings, almost entirely of a local and minor nature. The largest area of repair is to the centre of the sky, just above the hills in the first painting and to the sail of the foremost sailing boat and touching out of cracks along the river bank in the same picture and to the branches of the left hand trees and some of the foreground figures in its companion. The varnish is clear and even but some of the restoration is lightly discoloured.
Both panels are offered in stained and ebonised wood frame with gilt sight edges in very good condition
"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."
"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."