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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- Le Moulin de la Galette
- signed Maurice Utrillo (lower centre)
- oil on canvas
- 46.5 by 61.4cm., 18 1/4 by 24 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris (acquired before 1930; sale: Christie's, London, 25th June 1984, lot 9)
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the family of the present owner
Exhibited
Tokyo, Galerie Isetan (& travelling in Japan), Exposition Maurice Utrillo et Suzanne Valadon, 1978-79, no. 39, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Paul Pétridès, L'œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 1967, vol. II, no. 433, illustrated p. 29
Condition
The canvas is lined. UV examination reveals intermittent lines and areas of retouching predominantly to the upper left quadrant and in parts to the upper right quadrant in the blue areas of the pigment. A few fine spots of retouching towards the lower part of the right edge and a few spots towards the lower right corner. The colours are bright and 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."
"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."