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Maximilien Luce
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Maximilien Luce
- La Rue Réaumur
- signed Luce and dated 96 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 61.2 by 50.4cm., 24 1/8 by 20in.
Provenance
Sale: Martin, Versailles, 20th November 1966, lot 110
Sale: Palais Galliéra, Paris, 3rd December 1971
Sale: Palais Galliéra, Paris, 7th June 1973
Private Collection, Dallas (acquired circa 1975)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 28th June 2003, lot 231)
Private Collection, Europe
A gift from the above to the present owner in 2006
Sale: Palais Galliéra, Paris, 3rd December 1971
Sale: Palais Galliéra, Paris, 7th June 1973
Private Collection, Dallas (acquired circa 1975)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Christie's, London, 28th June 2003, lot 231)
Private Collection, Europe
A gift from the above to the present owner in 2006
Literature
Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'œuvre peint, Paris, 1986, vol. II, no. 211, illustrated p. 60
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals scattered spots and small areas of retouching predominantly to the sky and along the upper edge. There are very fine lines of craquelure predominantly to the white and thicker pigments. 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."
"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."