Lot 72
  • 72

Louis Valtat 1869-1952

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis Valtat
  • Deux femmes sous la lampe
  • Signed L. Valtat (lower right)
  • Pastel on brown paper
  • 11 1/4 by 15 1/4 in.
  • 28.6 by 38.7 cm.
  • Executed in 1918.

Provenance

Collections de France, Ltd., New York
Acquired by the family of the present owner from the above, 1968

Condition

Sheet is drum mounted to mat with brown paper tape. Tiny repaired hole top center in left side of hair of girl on the right. Two large water stains, one small water stain and foxing visible on the reverse. The number 438 is written on the reverse in pen.
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.
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Catalogue Note

This work is recorded in the archives of  "l'Association Les Amis de Louis Valtat."