Bidspirit auction | Marcel François Leprin (1891 -

Marcel François Leprin (1891 - 1933) France - Marcel François Leprin (1891 - 1933) Oil on cardboard , Signed , measures 11 1/2 ” x 18” , w/frame 14 ” x 21” ”One knows above all a Leprin landscape painter. As he produced a lot on the theme of Montmartre, an attempt was made at his beginnings to suffocate him in the great shadow of Maurice Utrillo. He had no difficulty in freeing himself from this shadow in the minds of those who, led by Suzanne Valadon, recognized the originality of his layouts and the choice of motives that were screened by his undeniable personality. His painting tells, without cheating. It betrays what he tries to keep secret. And this with a candor, an abandonment, a frankness, which forces us to enter his intimate domain, to walk around and listen to the stories he recorded, the stories he told himself”. in Marcel Leprin et ses amis, Musée Galliera, imprimerie Kapp, p. 7. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.