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Louis Valtat
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Valtat
- Branche de pommier
- Signed with the initials L.V (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 15 by 21 7/8 in.
- 38.1 by 55.6 cm
- Painted circa 1928.
Provenance
Wally Findlay Galleries, New York
Private Collection, London (acquired from the above in September 1968)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, London (acquired from the above in September 1968)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition, colors are bright and fresh, areas of impasto are well maintained. A few small scattered losses visible. Some very fine craquelure visible around extreme edges. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.