Maximilien Luce

Frédéric Luce, France (acquired directly from the artist)
Hammer Galleries, New York
Daniel Liberman, St. Louis, Missouri
Acquired from the above

Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, vol. III, Paris, 2005, no. 894, illustrated p. 202

There are naturally occurring striations and texture to the wood in the supporting panel which are evident under the surface paint. When examined under UV light, there are a handful of very minor strokes of cosmetic retouching to the upper right corner of the panel, a further single pinhead-sized stroke to the upper left corner. The varnish is a little yellow and there is minor surface dirt, the work would benefit from a light clean. The painting is in very good original 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.
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.