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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Basse-cour
- signed Raoul Dufy (towards lower centre)
- watercolour and gouache on paper
- 50.5 by 65.1cm., 19 7/8 by 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired in the 1950s)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, Paris, 1981, vol. I, no. 497, illustrated p. 182
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper and not laid down. The left and right edges are deckled. The left and upper extreme edges have discoloured, not visible when framed. There are a few small nicks along the lower edge and a few scattered spots of foxing, most notably in the sky. There is an artist's pin hole to the lower right corner and some flattened creases to the lower left corner. There are some irregularities within the blue pigment which are inherent to the drying process. 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."
"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."