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Louis Valtat
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Louis Valtat
- Femme cousant
- Signed L.V (lower right)
- Oil on paper mounted on canvas
- 16 3/4 by 21 in.
- 42.5 by 53.3 cm
Provenance
Wally Findlay Galleries, New York
Mr. & Mrs. R. Reichard, New York (acquired from the above on May 6, 1972)
Acquired from the above on April 3, 1989 by the present owner
Mr. & Mrs. R. Reichard, New York (acquired from the above on May 6, 1972)
Acquired from the above on April 3, 1989 by the present owner
Condition
Oil on paper mounted on canvas. The edges are reinforced with tape. The colors are bright and fresh. A pin dot of loss to the bouquet towards the upper center. A small repaired tear to the sheet at upper edge towards left corner. Under UV light a thin line of retouching extends diagonally across the bottom right corner. Thin lines to retouching appear to the right portion of the bottom edge, in the background below the bouquet in upper right quadrant, just below the figure's face and around the figure's eye, and one spot towards the upper left corner at the left edge. Overall this work is in generally good 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.
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.