GEORGES VALMIER | La Leçon de piano

Executed in 1922.

Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 9, 1981, lot 91 (probably)
Edouard & Jeannine Chapet, Paris

Executed on folded cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount along the lower edge with tape. Collage elements are stable. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of retouching. There are a few flecks of paint losses in places, most predominately to the light green central shape (as visible in the catalogue illustration). There are a few glue remnants along the extreme edges of the collage elements consistent with the artist process. There are a few minor creases in places, notably to the collage element, consistent with the laid down process. There are a few small humidity marks, possibly original towards the left part of the lower edge. There are a few hairline lines of stable craquelure to the extreme upper white shape. 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."

To be included in the supplement to the Catalogue raisonné de l’oeuvre de Georges Valmier being prepared by Denise Bazetoux.