Lot 153
  • 153

Louis Valtat

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis Valtat
  • SENTIER DANS UN PAYSAGE
  • Signed with the initials L.V (lower right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 21 1/4 by 25 1/2 in.
  • 54.1 by 65 cm

Provenance

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

Condition

Canvas is lined. This work would benefit from a light cleaning. Some minor cracking in the white pigments at top. Surface retains a rich impasto. Under UV light: two five inch vertical lines of inpainting, one V-shaped, in upper left corner, possibly repairs. A few strokes toward upper right corner, otherwise fine. Work is in good condition.
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