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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- les ESCALIERs À MONTMARTRE
- signed Maurice Utrillo. V. and dated 3 septembre 1914 (lower centre)
- oil on paper laid down on board
- 40 by 50cm., 15 3/4 by 19 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Kunstgalerie W. Klopfer, Zurich
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1982
Kunstgalerie W. Klopfer, Zurich
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1982
Literature
Paul Pétrides, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 1962, vol. II, no. 459 bis, illustrated p. 45
Jean Fabris & Cédric Pailler, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 2009, vol. I, no. 049, illustrated in colour p. 103
Jean Fabris & Cédric Pailler, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 2009, vol. I, no. 049, illustrated in colour p. 103
Condition
The board is laid down on cradled panel. The board is stable and the panel is sound. There are a few small spots of retouching along the extreme edges. These retouchings are visible under UV light. There is a layer of surface dirt and a discoloured varnish. This work would benefit from a clean. There are also some very light surface scratches, mainly to the lower right quadrant, and a few tiny medium losses to the extreme upper edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."