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Louis Valtat
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Valtat
- Les Pommes
- Stamped with the initials L.V. (Lugt L.1771bis, lower right)
- Oil on cradled panel
- 8 1/4 by 6 7/8 in.
- 21 by 17.5 cm
- Painted in 1937.
Provenance
Alex Maguy Galerie, Paris
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Jean Valtat, Louis Valtat, Catalogue de l'oeuvre peint, vol. I, Paris, 1977, no. 2512, illustrated p. 280
Condition
Oil on cradled panel. Surface in generally good condition, colors are lively and fresh. A three and half inch horizontal line of pigment separation visible extending from center right edge. A few scattered losses visible in orange pigment in the apple at center left edge. A few additional scattered losses visible at extreme upper and lower edges. Under UV light; active pigments fluoresce, no apparent inpainting visible.
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.