MAXIME MAUFRA | La Bretagne, la vallée du Guilly, Moëlan

Private Collection, Europe (sold: Christie's, London, 7th February 2007, lot 239)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art; Baltimore, Walters Art Gallery; Montreal, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts & travelling, Gauguin and the School of Pont-Aven, 1994-96, no. 85, illustrated in the catalogue

The canvas is not lined. There are faint vertical stretcher bar marks running down the centre of the composition. UV inspection reveals a few very thin strokes of retouching along the top edge and to the centre of the sky. There are a few thin strokes of retouching that correspond with the stretcher bar marks. There is stable hairline craquelure in the sky and in the water. The 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.
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This work will be included in the Catalogue critique of the work of Maxime Maufra being prepared by Madame Caroline Durand-Ruel Godfroy.