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Maximilien Luce
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Maximilien Luce
- Les bûcherons et leur attelage
- stamped Luce (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 41.4 by 52.3cm., 16 1/4 by 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sale: Anaf, Lyon, 8th March 1989, lot 28
Sale: Martin-du-Nord, Verrières-le-Buisson, 7th October 1989, lot 6
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1993
Sale: Martin-du-Nord, Verrières-le-Buisson, 7th October 1989, lot 6
Private Collection (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1993
Literature
Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce. Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Paris, 2005, no. 1576, illustrated p. 306
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on canvas. UV examination reveals a thin line of retouching, possibly pertaining either to a scratch or tear, running horizontally through the the leftmost figure's head. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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."