British & Continental Art

September 0712, 2019
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LOT 133

Lot 133

Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)

Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
Lot 133 Details
Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867), French

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Probably "peinture à l'essence" (oil paint drained of its excess oil and then thinned down with turpentine) on panel; bears signature "TH. Rousseau" in black paint lower left
6.3 x 9.1 in — 16 x 23 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
  • Attributed to Théodore Rousseau (1812 - 1867)
Provenance:

French Gallery inscribed “Rousseau, No. a/?/6”in pen and ink to partial gallery label verso;
Estate Collection, Waterloo, ON

Note:

"Peinture à l'essence", translates as "essence of paint". This is oil paint drained of its excess oil and then thinned down with turpentine.

CONDITION DETAILS

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