Maiurice Utrillo was born in Montmartre, the son of French artist Suzanne Valadon. He became an alcoholic at an early age, and in 1900 was first admitted to a sanatorium for treatment. Encouraged by his mother, and as a distraction from his craving for alcohol, he began to draw and paint scenes of cafés, churches and deserted squares around his home. Initially influenced by Impressionism, he developed a personal style when depicting the streets of Montmartre, of using light colours and thickly applied, impasto paint which proved popular and helped create the area's romantic, artistic image.
Sotheby's 2013
Maurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 87,500 USDMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 197,000 USDMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 81,250 USDSotheby's 2014
Maurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 146,500 GBPMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 161,000 USDMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 158,500 GBPMaurice Utrillo
Lot. Vendu 161,000 USDMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 194,500 GBPMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 56,250 USDMaurice Utrillo
LOT SOLD. 56,250 USDChristie's 1999
Christie's 2008