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Maximilien Luce
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maximilien Luce
- Le Père de l'artiste
- Oil on canvas
- 31 7/8 by 25 3/4 in.
- 81 by 65.4 cm
Provenance
The estate of the artist
Exhibited
New York, Wildenstein Gallery, Maximilien Luce 1858-1941: The Evolution of a Post-Impressionist, 1997, no. 8, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Jean Bouin-Luce & Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, vol. II, Paris, 1986, no. 686, illustrated p. 173
Condition
Canvas is lined. There are a few thin stable cracks in the lower center and center left regions of the canvas. Under UV light: an L-shaped area of inpainting (approx. 4 in. long on each side) near the center of the left edge of the canvas corresponds to restoration to address a repaired tear. There are a few small spots of inpainting in the figure's chest and waist. Additionally, there area few scattered pindots of inpainting around the lower right corner, and there is a small dot retouch just above the bowl the sitter's pipe. Overall the work is in generally 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.