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Maurice Utrillo
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Maurice Utrillo
- Les Fortifications de Paris
- signed Maurice, Utrillo, V, and dated 1922 (lower right)
- oil on board
- 24.7 by 34.9cm., 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 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. 2690 bis, illustrated p. 223
Condition
The board is stable and very gently undulating. UV examination reveals small retouchings to both upper corners and a few thin lines of retouching along the left part of the upper edge, due to previous frame rubbing. There are a few further tiny spots of retouching to the sky. 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."