Lot 22
  • 22

Louis Valtat

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Louis Valtat
  • Promeneuse au bord de la mer
  • Signed L. Valtat (lower right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 21 3/8 by 25 5/8 in.
  • 54.1 by 65.2 cm
  • Painted circa 1903.

Provenance

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

Condition

The canvas is lined and all four edges are taped. UV examination reveals some spots of retouching scattered throughout the sea and sky. There is some light craquelure, mainly to the hill. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
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