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MAXIMILIEN LUCE | Lucy-sur-Cure
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Maximilien Luce
- Lucy-sur-Cure
- signed Luce (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 65cm., 19 5/8 by 25 5/8 in.
- Painted circa 1906-08.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Jean Bouin-Luce (the artist's great nephew; by descent from the above)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Artcurial, Paris, 30th May 2012, lot 4)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Jean Bouin-Luce (the artist's great nephew; by descent from the above)
Private Collection (by descent from the above; sale: Artcurial, Paris, 30th May 2012, lot 4)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
(Possibly) Paris, Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, M. Luce, 1912, no. 26
Literature
Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'œuvre peint, Paris, 1986, vol. II, no. 1405, illustrated p. 347
Condition
The canvas is not lined and inspection under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are artist's pinholes to each of the four corners. The canvas is slightly undulating. There is evidence of minor paint shrinkage to the darker pigment in the foliage of the tree. This work is in overall 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."
"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."