EDGAR MAXENCE | Young lady in profile reading

Purchased by the current owner's grandfather ;
Thence by descent

- a few minor foxing spots, barely visible, on the model's white cap - a few minor wears upper left in the golden matter - work in its original frame which presents a few losses Very 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."

This portrait of a young lady reading a prayer book evokes a series of compositions that Maxence painted from 1910 on, such as Serenity, executed in 1912 and kept at the Saint-Croix de Poitiers museum.
A watercolor of the same subject, dedicated to Emmanuelle Cormon, was sold at Sotheby's, Paris, June 26th 2014.
We would like to thank Monsieur Cyrille Sciama for the information he kindly gave us to write this note.