Georges Valmier

Sale: Me Rheims, Paris, May 31, 1960, lot 230
Galerie Melki, Paris
Private Collection, Paris
Acquired from the above in 1988

Denise Bazetoux, Georges Valmier, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1993, no. 559, illustrated p. 160

This painting seems to be in lovely condition however in the mauve brown color which wraps around the green section in the center there may be a few retouches in the darker color here, perhaps to soften some thinness to the paint layer which could well be intentional by the artist. In a gray-pink section beneath the "apples" there are numerous thin vertical dark lines which do not necessarily fluoresce under ultraviolet light but may correspond to retouches. The canvas is unlined and the paint layer is stable, and the condition is very good nonetheless The above condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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.
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