Thaddeus Welch

THADDEUS WELCH (American, 1844-1919) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY oil on canvas; signed T. Welch and inscribed Munchen 1878 ,l.l.; 12 x 10 inches; framed: 16 1/4 x 14 1/2 inches Estimate $600-800 Condition: good original (non restored) condition not lined, noholes or tears; paint is shrinking leaving vertical cracks (lightcan get through when held to light); U.V. shows no sign or inpaintor restoration.

THADDEUS WELCH American (1884-1919) "The Arroyo Secco" oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1893. 20 X 36 Provenance: Charles B. Tyler, Los Angeles, California, 1989.. Exhibitions: Beacon Hill Fine Art, New York, New York, nd; Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, California, "Loners, Mavericks and Dreamers", September 10, 1993-February 20, 1994; Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Monterey, California, June 4-September 18, 1994. Other Notes: Property of a corporate collection Estimate $ 12,000-18,000

signed Thad Welch and dated 90, lower left oil on board Condition Note: Overall very good, possiby in original untouched condition, varnish dirty, a few scattered stray spots, minor loss to upper right corner, under Uv light no apparent inpainting We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

PROVENANCE
Acquired by the present owners, circa 1960, Merrick, New York

CATALOGUE NOTE
Best known for his western landscapes, particularly those of Marin County, Welch led a roving life before finally settling permanently in California in the mid-1890s. This charming portrait was probably painted in New York, where Welch returned after a few years of following portrait and cyclorama commissions as far afield as Philadelphia, Australia, San Francisco and Santa Fe. He came back to be with his much beloved wife, Ludmilla Pilat, who had stayed with her family in Ossining during his travels. By 1893, the couple had moved to California. That the work was painted during Welch's stay in New York is supported by the label of a New York company affixed to the back of the period frame and the work's Long Island provenance.

Thaddeus Welch (American, 1844-1919) Southeast Farallon Island and Tower Bay, 1900 signed and dated 'T. Welch 1900' (lower left) oil on canvas 10 1/4 x 18in overall: 15 1/2 x 23 1/4in Private collection, Northern California

Thaddeus Welch (American, 1844-1919) Goleta Slough unsigned oil on panel 6 1/8 x 10 1/4in