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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- RUE DU MONT-CENIS À MONTMARTRE
Signed Maurice, Utrillo, V (lower right) and inscribed Rue du Mont-Cenis à Montmartre (lower left)
Gouache on paper laid down on card
- 19 3/4 by 25 1/2 in.
- 50.2 by 64.8 cm
Condition
The piece has a weak mat stain, approx ½ inch wide, most evident at the left and right edges, otherwise, it is in fine condition overall. Tack holes are found at the corners, these date back to the artists execution of the work. There are no paper losses, tears or pigment losses. The piece had been laid down to thin cardboard, and has a recent mulberry tissue counter-mount to hold the piece flatter. The tissue has been adhered with wheat paste and is completely reversible.
The above condition report has been provided by Alan Firkser of Paper Conservation Sudio , Inc. 1841 Broadway, Room 604, New York, NY 212-315-2828, alan@paperconservationstudio.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.