Lot 106
  • 106

Louis Valtat

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Louis Valtat
  • LE VILLAGE SUR LA COLLINE
  • signed with the initials L.V (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 64.9 by 80.9cm., 25 1/2 by 31 7/8 in.
  • 25 1/2 by 31 7/8 in.

Provenance

Ambroise Vollard, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, Europe

Condition

The canvas is lined. There are some small spots of retouching in the sky, including one 3 by 2cm area towards the centre of the upper edge. These retouchings fluoresce clearly under UV light. There are several further areas of what appears to be previous restoration, which fluoresce less clearly. These are mainly concentrated within the sky. Otherwise, this work is in fairly good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, although the colours are richer and more varied in the original.
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