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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- La Maison de Berlioz à Montmartre
- signed Maurice, Utrillo, V (lower right)
- oil on board
- 50.6 by 64.8cm., 20 1/8 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
Alfred Cortot, France (acquired in the 1930s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Paul Pétridès, L’Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, supplément, Paris, 1974, vol. V, no. 2655, illustrated p. 205
Condition
The board is stable. UV examination reveals some scattered spots of retouching to the sky, there are further spots of retouching along the left and lower edge, the most prominent being 2cm long. There is some minor frame rubbing to the left edge. There is some very minor craquelure to towards the centre of the lower edge with a minor spot of paint loss and some possible paint lifting. 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."