MAXIMILIEN LUCE | Un Four à briques, le rabotage

Oscar Ghez, Geneva (probably)
Musée du Petit Palais, Geneva (gift from the above, probably)
Sale: Hôtel Rameau, Versailles, October 24, 1976, lot 83
Sale: Hôtel des ventes, Enghien-les-Bains, December 11, 1977, lot 96
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Nice, Palais de la Méditerranée, Kisling et son temps, 1973, no. 157 (probably)

Philippe Cazeau, Maximilien Luce, Paris, 1982, illustrated p. 86
Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'œuvre peint, Paris, 1986, vol. II, no. 1054, illustrated p. 262

The panel is sound. There is a milky varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however examination under UV light appears to reveal spots of retouching at the upper right and lower corners and a few scattered small dots of retouching most predominately away from the center of the composition. The panel is slightly convex. There are some minor areas of paint shrinkage most predominately to the upper left quadrant, and a few tiny pigment losses in places. There is some frame rubbing associated with minor paint losses along the extreme edges. 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."