Suzanne Valadon

Mrs. Paul Legrand, Paris
Sale: Maitre Ader, Galerie Charpentier, December 8, 1953, lot 11C
Roger Gros, Paris
Galerie Gilbert & Paul Pétridès, Paris
Acquired from the above by present owner in 1988

Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne, Hommage à Suzanne Valadon, 1948, no. 60
Paris, Musée de l'Orangerie, Suzanne Valadon, 1948, no. 60
Arnhem-Groningue, Netherlands, 1955
Martigny, Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Suzanne Valadon, 1996, no. 56
Cambrai, Musée de Cambrai, Suzanne Valadon, 1996
Cairo, Galerie du Nil, De l'Impressionnisme à la Modernité, un siècle de peinture française, 1998

Paul Pétridès, L'Oeuvre complet de Suzanne Valadon, Paris, 1971, no. P 292, illustrated

Canvas is not lined. There is a small line of rubbing across the extreme upper and lower edges from prior framing. Under UV light: A layer of surface varnish is somewhat difficult to read through. Two tiny strokes of inpainting in dark green leaves just to the left of the center. A few pindot retouches in lower left quadrant above the signature, and one small stroke at the upper right edge to address small loss from frame abrasion. Otherwise fine, work is in very 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.