Lot 237
  • 237

MAURICE UTRILLO | L’École

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Maurice Utrillo
  • L’École
  • Signed Maurice. Utrillo. V. (lower right)
  • Oil on board laid down on cradled panel
  • 20 by 26 in.
  • 50 by 66 cm
  • Painted circa 1917.

Provenance

Galerie Bénézit, Paris
Private Collection, San Marino, California
Thence by descent

Literature

Paul Pétridès, L'Oeuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, vol. II, Paris, 1974, no. 695, illustrated p. 199

Condition

There are some minor losses to the extreme edge of the board. There is a loss to the panel edge at the lower right corner. The surface is slightly dirty. Under UV, there are some possible minor strokes of inpainting along the top edge. The work is in 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.
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.

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Utrillo-Valadon.