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Louis Valtat 1869-1952
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Valtat
- Compotier et fruits
- signed L. Valtat (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 9 1/2 by 12 7/8 in.
- 24 by 32.8 cm.
- painted in 1904
Provenance
Galerie Denise Valtat, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1970
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1970
Literature
Dr. Jean Valtat, Louis Valtat, Catalogue de l'Oeuvre Peint, Vol. I, Paris, 1977, no. 437, p. 49, illustrated
Condition
canvas unlined, somewhat slack, vertical line of craquelure through compote, pigment losses along right edge, under UV light no apparent inpainting
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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.