MAXIMILIEN LUCE (French, 1858-1941) “LE DEPART” (LEAVING HOME).

MAXIMILIEN LUCE (French, 1858-1941) “LE DEPART” (LEAVING HOME). Oil on canvas scene shows city street with buildings having woman on stairs with other people and horse readying to leave. Dog stands by with young boy approaching. The scene shows the oldest son in the family readying to leave home for the war. Estate stamped lower right “Luce”. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame with linen liner. Back stretcher marked “L. N. 67” which corresponds to the Wildenstein Institute archives for this painting. A black and white large photo signed by the Institute with this number accompanies painting. PROVENANCE: Maximilien Luce; Frederic Luce (his son); acquired by consignor from the Luce Estate. SIZE: 21-1/2” x 29”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99582 (30,000-50,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	26	$13,800.00	MAXIMILIEN LUCE (French, 1858-1941) “LE DEPART” (LEAVING HOME). Oil on canvas scene shows city street with buildings having woman on stairs with other people and horse readying to leave. Dog stands by with young boy approaching. The scene shows the oldest son in the family readying to leave home for the war. Estate stamped lower right “Luce”. Housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame with linen liner. Back stretcher marked “L. N. 67” which corresponds to the Wildenstein Institute archives for this painting. A black and white large photo signed by the Institute with this number accompanies painting. PROVENANCE: Maximilien Luce; Frederic Luce (his son); acquired by consignor from the Luce Estate. SIZE: 21-1/2” x 29”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99582 (30,000-50,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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