LOUIS VALTAT | Vase avec bouquet de fleurs

Sale: Tajan, Paris, June 24, 1999, lot 33
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is unlined. There is some undulation to the canvas throughout, most notably in the upper right quadrant. There is extremely minor craquelure in the white pigments of the lower left quadrant. Some minor craquelure in the pink pigments of the flowers. Under UV, there is no inpainting apparent. The work is in good original condition.
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.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the late Louis-André Valtat.