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Louis Valtat
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Valtat
- Anémones et jonquilles
- Stamped L.V (Lugt 1771bis, lower left)
- Oil on canvas
- 8 1/4 by 19 1/8 in.
- 21 by 48.5 cm.
- Painted in 1922.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the grandparents of the present owner
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Jean Valtat, Louis Valtat. Catalogue de l'œuvre peint 1896-1952, vol. I, Paris, 1977, no. 1605, illustrated p. 179
Condition
The canvas is unlined and somewhat fragile at the edges, with some minor losses in the lower right corner. It is not on a stretcher. The picture surface is in generally good condition with bright colors and the artist's pinholes evident in the corners. Under UV, there are no apparent signs of inpainting.
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.
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.