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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Composition, port, violon, fontaine
- signed Raoul Dufy (lower centre) and dedicated à Roudinesco (towards lower left)
- gouache on paper
- 27.7 by 41.8cm., 11 by 16 1/2 in.
Provenance
Dr Roudinesco, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, Paris, 1982, vol. II, no. 2004, illustrated p. 346
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount along all four edges. The sheet is slightly time stained and the colours have slightly faded. There is some gold pigment to the left part of the extreme upper edge. There is a small paper loss to the lower left corner, a tiny nick and a small tear to the lower part of the left edge (approximately 3mm long), not visible when framed. The lower left corner is lifting. 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."