Lot 195
- 195
Raoul Dufy
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Sainte-Adresse, l'église au bord de la mer
- signed Raoul Dufy (lower left)
- watercolour on paper
- 51.2 by 65.9cm., 20 1/8 by 25 7/8 in.
Provenance
M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York
Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above circa 1960s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board. The lower edge is slightly unevenly torn. The sheet is time-struck, and there is also a border of light mount-staining and studio dirt to the extreme edges. There is a small repaired tear to the right side of the extreme lower edge and a flattened crease to the lower right corner. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the sheet is slightly less pink in the original.
"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."