Devoted to his mother, he signs most of his canvases Maurice Utrillo, V. (for Valadon). From his heredity and background it was natural that Maurice Utrillo should have a talent for painting, ...

61 x 49.7 cm. (24 x 19.6 in.) - Private collection France, owned by the same familiy for three generations. - Auction Aponem, Génicourt, 15.6.2022, lot 114. - German collection, acquired at the above ...

Maurice Utrillo may not be a household name but for many his picturesque cityscapes and postcard-quality Parisian street scenes are a national treasure, and now some have raised over $7m at auction.

Utrillo was cold-shouldered by the art world for many years but is now an admired post-impressionist painter, along with artists such as Monet and Renoir. In December his painting Le Parevent ...