Lot 220
  • 220

MAURICE UTRILLO | Le Château or La Villa dans un parc

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Maurice Utrillo
  • Le Château or La Villa dans un parc
  • signed Maurice, Utrillo, V., (lower right)
  • oil on board
  • 39 by 47.1cm., 15 3/8 by 18 5/8 in.
  • Painted circa 1920.

Literature

Paul Pétrides, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 1962, vol. II, no. 1249, illustrated p. 527 (as dating from circa 1916-17)

Condition

The board is stable and laid onto cradled panel. Examination under UV light reveals retouching in places along the four edges and some scattered spots of retouching to the sky. There are some very minor pigment losses to the extreme edges, not visible when framed. This work is in overall fairly 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."

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Utrillo-Valadon.