French 1883-1955
Place Publique, 1935
Signed and dated Maurice, Utrillo, V, 1935. (lr); inscribed No. 9/7/C on the center stretcher bar
Oil on canvas
18 1/8 x 21 5/8 inches (46 x 55 cm)

Provenance:
M. H. Calfan, Paris
Sale, Tajan, Paris, Mar. 26, 2003, lot 5

Literature:
Paul Petrides, L'Oeuvre Complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, vol. III, 1969, pp. 128-129, no. 1620

The Association Maurice Utrillo - Suzanne Valadon has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

Glue lined; edged with paper-tape; unable to detect restoration under UV light; there appears to be a tiny surface scuff at the bottom center; thinned in spots from a prior cleaning.