The painting was made by a famous french painter called Maurice Utrillo , 26 December 1883 – 5 November 1955), was a French painter of School of Paris who specialized in cityscapes. Born in the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France, Utrillo is one of the few famous painters of Montmartre who were born there.
without frame - 19,50 X 28 cm. with frame 30,50 X 39,50
My mother gave to me, she lives in Brazil and has an antique galery, but has no one trustworthy in Brazil to give a proper valuation. She wants to send it to me here in Australia, as I live here, but I told her to only send after we know the value of the item.
Dear Juliana,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a painting made in oil paint on canvas with 19 x 28 cm measurements. The painting depicts a view of a village with buildings and a river. It is signed in the left corner with the name Maurice Utrillo. It is comparable in style and motif with authentified artworks by Maurice UTRILLO (1883-1955). It is not clear to determine on the pictures if the signature is made in oil or another technique.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation for an authentified in motif, quality, and size comparable artwork by Utrillo would be between 20.000 to 40.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
An artwork of such high potential value requires further authentication research. This estimate is provided on the condition of authenticity.
With kind regards,
George