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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- La Route à Antony
- Signed Maurice, Utrillo, V, dated 1928, and inscribed Antony (Seine) (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 23 5/8 by 28 7/8 in.
- 60 by 73.3 cm
Provenance
Jacques Blot, Paris
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, United States
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, United States
Literature
Paul Pétridès, L'Oeuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, vol. II, Paris, 1962, no. 1193, illustrated p. 493
Condition
The canvas has been wax lined. The surface is a little dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. Under UV light: there are scattered signs of minor inpainting, particularly to the extreme outer edges. There is in an 3 by 6 inch area along the bottom edge left of center that has been inpainted and likely represents a repair, and there are a few smaller 1 by 1 inch areas of apparent retouching near the top edge. Overall 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.
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.