French, 1869-1952
Vase Anémones et Citrons, Draperie, 1934
Stamped L. Valtat (ll)
Oil on canvas
25 7/8 x 32 inches (65.7 x 81.3 cm)

Literature:
Docteur Jean Valtat, Louis Valtat: Catalogue de l'Oeuvre Peint, 1869-1952, vol. I, Paris, 1977, no. 2332, p. 260, illus.

This painting is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity from Docteur Jean Valtat, dated January 29, 1970.

(Framed: 35 x 41 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches)

Glue lined. Edged with paper-tape. Minor hairline craquelure in isolated spots throughout the canvas consistent with age; there are some areas, mainly at the lower left corner, with heavier craquelure. Surface is smooth and colors are bright. There are tiny spots of inpainting scattered at the far upper and center left, at the very edge in the darker pigments; there are a few spots of inpainting in the vase and then scattered.