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Louis Valtat
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Valtat
- LA FAMILLE DE MONTERAN
- Signed L. Valtat (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 36 1/4 by 29in.
- 92 by 73.7cm.
Provenance
Galerie de Carlton, Cannes
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1971
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1971
Literature
Jean Valtat, Louis Valtat, catalogue de l'oeuvre peint, 1869-1952, vol. I, Paris, 1977, no. 1999, illustrated p. 223
Condition
Good condition. Original canvas. Surface is slightly dirty. There is minor craquelure in the white pigments in the female figure. There is a stretcher bar mark running horizontally two inches below the top edge. Under UV light, there is a 2 inch by 2 inch area of inpainting near center of top edge as well as a small stroke at top of left edge to address frame abrasion. Otherwise, fine.
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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.