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Vase Anémones et Citrons, Draperie by Louis Valtat
Vase Anémones et Citrons, Draperie by Louis Valtat

Vase Anémones et Citrons, Draperie by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis Valtat 1869-1952 French Vase Anémones et Citrons, Draperie (Vase with Anemones and Lemons, Drapery) Signed "L.

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Pierre Renoir by Louis Valtat
Portrait of Pierre Renoir by Louis Valtat

Portrait of Pierre Renoir by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis Valtat 1869-1952 French Portrait of Pierre Renoir Signed "L.

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louis Valtat (1869-1952), Nature Morte Aux Pigeons
Louis Valtat (1869-1952), Nature Morte Aux Pigeons

Louis Valtat (1869-1952), Nature Morte Aux Pigeons

By Louis Valtat

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis Valtat (1869-1952), Nature morte aux pigeons Oil on canvas, huile sur toile, Signed: L Valtat LR, Signée: L Valtat Canvas: 15.15 x 18.1 Inches (38,5x46 cm) Framed: 25 x 28...

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1920s Paintings

Materials

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Louis Valtat Mere Et Enfant Monumental Oil Painting
Louis Valtat Mere Et Enfant Monumental Oil Painting

Louis Valtat Mere Et Enfant Monumental Oil Painting

By Louis Valtat

Located in Dallas, TX

This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of a March 11, 2017, letter from Les Amis de Louis Valtat stating that this painting will be included in the Catalogue de l'Oeuvre de Louis Val...

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1910s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bouquet de Roses - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Bouquet de Roses - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Bouquet de Roses - Fauvist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

In 1895, together with Toulouse-Lautrec and Albert André, Valtat created the sets for an Indian play entitled Terracotta Chariots at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre.

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1910s Fauvist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Bouquet with hat, gloves and coat
Bouquet with hat, gloves and coat

Bouquet with hat, gloves and coat

By Louis Valtat

Located in New York, NY

An excellent representation for the painter, signed L. Valtat not L.V. and also very personal for the artist.

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Nature morte aux fruits by Louis Valtat
Nature morte aux fruits by Louis Valtat

Nature morte aux fruits by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis Valtat 1869-1952 French Nature morte aux fruits (Still Life with Fruits) Signed "L.

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Materials

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L'Orangerie de Versailles - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
L'Orangerie de Versailles - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

L'Orangerie de Versailles - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signature: Signed lower right Dimensions: Framed: 13.5"x15.5" Unframed: 7.5"x9.5" Provenance: This work has been authenticated by L'association Les amis de Louis Valtat and will be...

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1910s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Parc Bagatelle - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat
Parc Bagatelle - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

Parc Bagatelle - Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting by Louis Valtat

By Louis Valtat

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signature: Signed lower right Dimensions: Framed: 15.5"x18.5" Unframed: 9.5"x12.5" Provenance: Private collection - United States Treasure House - London - 2024 Literature: Jean V...

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Early 1900s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

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POMMES ET DAHLIAS
POMMES ET DAHLIAS

Louis ValtatPOMMES ET DAHLIAS, 1930's

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H 14 in W 19 in D 2 in

POMMES ET DAHLIAS

By Louis Valtat

Located in Sheffield, MA

W/frame 14 by 19 in. Signed lower right “L.V.” Louise Valtat was a French painter, printmaker and stage designer. 

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Materials

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Fleurs en Vase Bleu (Flowers in a Blue Vase)
Fleurs en Vase Bleu (Flowers in a Blue Vase)

Fleurs en Vase Bleu (Flowers in a Blue Vase)

By Louis Valtat

Located in New Orleans, LA

This work is pictured in Louis Valtat, Catalogue de l'oeuvre peint 1869-1952, 1977, by J.

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Fleurs Rouges à la Cruche Brune by LOUIS VALTAT - Still life painting, Flowers
Fleurs Rouges à la Cruche Brune by LOUIS VALTAT - Still life painting, Flowers

Fleurs Rouges à la Cruche Brune by LOUIS VALTAT - Still life painting, Flowers

By Louis Valtat

Located in London, GB

Fleurs Rouges à la Cruche Brune by LOUIS VALTAT (1869-1952) Oil on panel 46 x 37.5 cm (18 ⅛ x 14 ¾ inches) Stamped with initials lower right, L.V Executed circa 1940 Provenance A...

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Paris, l'Arc de Triomphe - Original signed drawing
Paris, l'Arc de Triomphe - Original signed drawing

Paris, l'Arc de Triomphe - Original signed drawing

By Louis Valtat

Located in Paris, IDF

Louis VALTAT Paris, l'Arc de Triomphe Original pencil drawing Signed with the initials L.V in the bottom right corner 9.7 x 12.5 cm at view (c. 4 x 5 inch) Presented in golden wood ...

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Carbon Pencil

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Louis Valtat was identified by Ambroise Vollard as one of the most exciting painters working in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. On Renoir’s advice, Vollard agreed with Valtat to purchase almost all of the artist’s work for the first decade of the 20th century (1902–12) and to become his dealer and agent. The relationship was a fruitful one; Vollard went on to organize Valtat’s first solo exhibition at his gallery and submitted Valtat’s works to other exhibitions in Paris. In 1927, Louis Valtat was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, which was considered the premier order of France. Throughout his career, Valtat remained true to his unique style and was never completely associated with a particular art movement, but influenced by many. Today, his works are found in important collections around the globe, including the Hermitage (St. Petersburg), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (Madrid), the Musée des Beaux-Art (Bordeaux) and many others.

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