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Louis Valtat
(French, 1869-1952)
La Pomme Rouge
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$1,400
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
diameter: 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm)
Description
Louis Valtat
(French, 1869-1952)
La Pomme Rouge
oil on shaped panel
initialed L.V. (lower left)
diameter: 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 9 x 9 x 2 in.The painting is in overall good to very good condition. The panel is warping in the mount and there are a few small surface losses, for instance at top center and top right. In some parts of the work, we see the panel itself - part of the artist's working method. There is no evidence of restoration under UV light. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
initialed L.V. (lower left)
Provenance
Provenance:Collection of Cynthia Roncin, Paris, France.Christie's, New York, sale of February 25, 1981, lot 61 (as Pomme).Acquired directly from the above sale.