Mihaly Von ZICHY
1827–1906, Hungary/Russia
Also known as: Mikhail Aleksandrovich Zichi
1876
Signature considered genuine
1889, (Attrib.)
Signature considered genuine
1889, (Attrib.)
Signature considered genuine
Name
Mihaly Von ZICHY
Birth
1827, Hungary
Died
1906
Mihaly von (Count Mikhail Alexandrovich) Zichy studied in Budapest under Maraston, and in Vienna with F. Waldmüller (1843-1847). Thereafter he lived in St. Petersburg, where he taught drawing to Grand Duchess Ekaterina Mikhailovna. He made trips to the Caucasus (1881-1882) and to France (1875-1880). Between 1859 to 1873 and 1883 to 1906, he was a court painter where he recorded many day to day events, as well as festivities such as balls. He also worked on Russian literary themes and illustrated Hungarian poetry.
Source: Stockholms Auktionsverk, Stockholm Sweden
A Self-portrait Of The Artist In His Studio In Paris (1876)
Price SEK 240,000 (€21,600)
Estimated SEK 250,000–275,000
Traveling First Class (Attributed to Count Mikhail Alexandrovich Zichy)
Price SEK 0 (€0)
Estimated SEK 200,000–225,000