Maximilien Luce

(French, 1858-1941)

Eragny, Le Pré aux Saules, 1895

oil on canvas

signed Luce (lower right)

18 1/4 x 15 in. (46.4 x 38.1cm)

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

Provenance:

Bellier, Paris, sale of April 29, 1955, lot 96.

Private Collection.

Wally Findlay Galleries, New York, New York (per label verso).

Private Collection.

Literature:

Denise Bazetoux, Maximilien Luce, Catalogue de l'Œuvre Peint, Vol. II, Éditions JBLParis, 1986, no. 83, p. 27 (illustrated).

The (apparently) relined canvas in overall good condition. Examination under UV light reveals feathery retouching in the upper right corner in the sky (very localized). Also a small horizontal line of inpainting in the foliage at center right. Additional images available upon request.

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Impressionist and Modern Art

Eragny, Le Pré aux Saules, 1895

Impressionist and Modern Art

Eragny, Le Pré aux Saules, 1895

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