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Louis Valtat
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Valtat
- Femme au chat
- signed with the artist's initials L.V (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 33.2 by 24.2cm., 13 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Apesteguy, Deauville
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on canvas. There is a layer of varnish preventing the UV from fully penetrating, however there do not appear to be signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are two horizontal fine lines possibly to the paper towards the upper and lower edges and a few further lines possibly associated to the laying down process. Some stable craquelure in places and two small spots of pigment losses within the green pigment above the cat's head and two to the green pigment in the upper left quadrant. This work is in overall 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."