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Louis Valtat
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Valtat
- Vase de fleurs
- signed with the initials L.V (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on board
- 33.6 by 26.1cm., 13 1/4 by 10 1/4 in.
Provenance
Greta Garbo, New York (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 15th November 1990, lot 29)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on paper, laid down on board and mounted on panel. The panel is sound and UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There is a tear running horizontally across the composition beneath the vase which is stabilized by the mounting. There are some associated spots of losses along this tear which do not appear to have been retouched. The impasto is rich and this work is in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."