Max Carlier

signed M Carlier, lower left oil on canvas Condition Note: canvas lined, fine craquelure throughout, stretcher marks/light abrasion to upper right; under Uv light areas of inpainting particularly to upper right corner and along upper edge, inpainted frame abrasion and stretcher marks, a few scattered smaller patches of inpainting We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Modeste (Max) Carlier Belgian, 1820-1878 CASCADING ROSES Signed M. Carlier (ll), inscribed indistinctly on thereverse ...Carlier Oil on canvas 39 3/4 x 32 inches (100.5 x 81.2 cm.) Estimate $10,000-15,000 3 1/12 x 18 inch patch on upper center (reverse) -I cannotdetermine the reason for the patch as I did not detect inpaintingin this area under UV light. Two small repairs with patches andinpainting - lower right near edge and bottom right near edge.Craquelure scattered throughout. Frame rubbing. Scattered spots ofinpainting, mainly along the perimeter of the painting - few spotswithin the painting.

Max Carlier (Belgian, 1872-1938) Summer blooms in brass and copper ewers by a grape vine; and Summerblooms and grapes in a basket by peaches, cherries, a pumpkin, abrass ewer and a vine on a ledge both signed 'M. Carlier' (lower right and left respectively) oil on canvas, unframed 39 x 59 in. (99 x 149.3 cm.) a pair (2) Special Notice