Lot 86
  • 86

Maximilien Luce

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Maximilien Luce
  • Gisors, la cour du marché
  • signé Luce (en bas à droite)
  • huile sur panneau
  • 23,8 x 31,9 cm ; 9 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.

Provenance

Vente : Paris, 27 mai 1972, lot 37
Vente : Palais Galliera, Paris, 16 mars 1973, lot 49
Collection particulière, France

Exhibited

Paris, Bernheim-Jeune, Maximilien Luce, 1912, probablement no. 22
Düsseldorf, Galerie Flechtheim, Exposition de Groupe, 1914, probablement no. 21

Literature

Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'œuvre peint, vol. II, Paris, 1986, no. 519, reproduit p. 130

Condition

The panel is sound. There are thin strips of framer paper along the extreme edges. There is a tiny dent to the sky above the right tree. There is no evidence of retouching under UV light. Apart from some slight frame rubbing along the extreme edges, this work is in very good original 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."

Catalogue Note

signed 'Luce' (lower right); oil on panel. Painted circa 1895-97.