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Jean Dufy
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Dufy
- Venise
- Signed Jean Dufy and dated 1926 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 29 by 39 1/2 in.
- 73.7 by 100.3 cm
- Painted in 1926.
Provenance
Galerie Mantelet, Paris (according to a label on the reverse)
David B. Findlay Galleries, New York (and sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, November 3, 1966, lot 58)
Private Collection, New York
Acquired from the above
David B. Findlay Galleries, New York (and sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, November 3, 1966, lot 58)
Private Collection, New York
Acquired from the above
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition, colors are bright and fresh. Some surface dirt and dirty varnish. Pinholes visible in all four corners, possibly the artist's. There is a faint 8 inch diagonal abrasion visible in the upper center. There are some minor scattered losses visible around the extreme edges. Under UV light: There are a few possible inpaints visible.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.