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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- Le cercle catholique du Sacré-Coeur, rue du Mont-Cenis à Montmartre
signed Maurice Utrillo, V and dated 1912 (lower right)
- oil on board
- 75 by 105cm., 29 1/2 by 41 3/8 in.
Provenance
Sale : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 29th May 1920, lot 90
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 19th February 1932, lot 80
Georges Bernheim, Paris
Louis Libaude, Paris
Galerie Barbazanges, Paris
Galerie Pétridès, Paris
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1957
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, XIXth and XXth Century French Masters, 1956, no. 45, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Paul Pétridès, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 1959, vol. I, no. 289, illustrated p. 349
Jean Fabris & Cédric Paillier, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 2009, vol. I, no. 014, illustrated in colour p. 68
Jean Fabris & Cédric Paillier, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 2009, vol. I, no. 014, illustrated in colour p. 68
Condition
The canvas is lined. UV examination reveals lines of retouching along the extreme lower edge, upper two corners, and some further scattered spots to the composition. There is some slight frame rubbing to the centre of the extreme upper edge. Otherwise, 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."