Edmund Gustavus Muller (British, c.1817–1888)

Edmund Gustavus Muller (British, c.1817–1888)

The Ferry and At The Eel Traps - A Pair

Oil on Panel and Oil on Board

• Each signed and dated lower right 'E G Müller 1852' and 'E G Müller 1853' respectively.
  
• Provenance; Christie's South Kensington, 6th March 2003, Lot 427.  Sold for £6,462.00 GBP.
• Provenance; with William Permain, London.
• Provenance; with M. Newman Ltd., London.
• Similar listed to £10,000.00 GBP at auction. 
• There are 4 paintings by this artist in the British National Art Collection. 
• Paintings - 30.5cm x 23cm
• Frames - 44cm x 37cm 

Notes

A very fine pair of oil paintings depicting river scenes by Edmund Gustavus Muller.  The paintings have a great provenance having been purchased by the previous private collector at Christie's in 2003 for £6,462.00 GBP - a screenshot of the Christie's auction result is shown in the photograph section and the Christie's catalogue is still available online and the Christie's website.  Prior to the Christie's sale the painting have also been with William Permain, London and M. Newman Ltd, London with gallery labels verso.  Each signed and dated lower right.

Condition

Both in very fine condition.  Clean, most attractive, well framed and ready to hang.

Artist Information

Edmund Gustavus Muller came from an artistic family in Bristol, with his father serving as the curator of the Bristol Museums and Art Gallery. His brother, William James Muller, was also a talented artist.