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Maximilien Luce
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maximilien Luce
- L'ÉCHAFAUDAGE, ÉTUDE
- Signed Luce and dated 1905 (lower left)
Oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 25 5/8 by 19 5/8 in.
- 65 by 50 cm
Provenance
Annette & Lonie Kaufman, Los Angeles
Earl Stendahl Collection, Los Angeles
Thence by descent to the present owner
Earl Stendahl Collection, Los Angeles
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Jean Bouin-Luce & Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'oeuvre peint, vol. II, Paris, 1986, no. 209, illustrated p. 209
Condition
Work is in good condition overall. Some small repaired tears are visible at center of top edge, as well as an eight inch tear running diagonally across top left corner. Surface is slightly dirty with a layer of varnish. Small stain along right edge, roughly five inches above the bottom right corner. Under UV light: several strokes of inpainting below center of top edge, otherwise fine.
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.
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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.