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Maximilien Luce
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maximilien Luce
- Le Percement de la rue Réaumur, Paris
- Signed Luce and dated 1906 08 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 35 1/4 by 55 in.
- 89.5 by 139.7 cm
Provenance
The estate of the artist
Exhibited
Albi, Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, Luce, 1977, no. 29
Paris, Musée Marmottan, Maximilien Luce, 1983, no. 38, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Wildenstein Gallery, Maximilien Luce, 1858-1941: The Evolution of a Post-Impressionist, 1997, no. 21, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Paris, Musée Marmottan, Maximilien Luce, 1983, no. 38, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Wildenstein Gallery, Maximilien Luce, 1858-1941: The Evolution of a Post-Impressionist, 1997, no. 21, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Literature
Adolphe Tabarant, M. Luce, Paris, 1928, illustrated pl. 11
Philippe Cazeau, Maximilien Luce, Lausanne & Paris, 1982, illustrated p. 128
Jean Bouin-Luce & Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, vol. II, Paris, 1986, no. 833, illustrated p. 213
Stephen Brown, "Exhibition Reviews...New York, Maximilien Luce," in Burlington Magazine, CXXXIX, no. 1134, September 1997, p. 657
Philippe Cazeau, Maximilien Luce, Lausanne & Paris, 1982, illustrated p. 128
Jean Bouin-Luce & Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, vol. II, Paris, 1986, no. 833, illustrated p. 213
Stephen Brown, "Exhibition Reviews...New York, Maximilien Luce," in Burlington Magazine, CXXXIX, no. 1134, September 1997, p. 657
Condition
Canvas is not lined and its surface is clean. Under UV light: no inpainting is apparent. Overall the work is in excellent condition.
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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.