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Maximilien Luce 1858-1941
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maximilien Luce
- Hauts Fourneaux en Construction Charleroi
- signed Luce and dated 1907 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 29 by 36 in.
- 73 by 91 cm.
Provenance
(Sale: Paris, Vente Bellier, May 26, 1950)
(Sale: Paris, Vente Boscher, March 21, 1958, lot 100bis)
(Sale: Christie's, South Kensington, October 27, 2005, lot 35, illustrated)
(Sale: Paris, Vente Boscher, March 21, 1958, lot 100bis)
(Sale: Christie's, South Kensington, October 27, 2005, lot 35, illustrated)
Literature
Jean Bouin-Luce and Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'Oeuvre Peint, volume II, Paris, 1986, no. 1087, p. 271, illustrated
Condition
good visual condition, canvas lined, minor frame abrasion, under uv light patch of inpainting to side of center of central smokestack, two smaller patches to outside of central stack, a few scattered small touches of inpaint to sky, stretcher bar lower right, and above bottom
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.