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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- L'Arlequin
- signed Raoul Dufy (towards lower centre)
- oil on paper laid down on board
- 33.3 by 24.5cm., 13 1/8 by 9 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France (possibly acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on board; the board is stable with a few scratches to the reverse and an in-filled hole due to a nail from previous framing. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There is some pigment loss associated with frame abrasion to the edges of the panel, in particular to the left edge. There are further flecks of pigment loss towards the lower right corner, within the dark blue pigment. There is some shrinkage to the green pigments at the centre of the composition and some faint craquelure along the centre of the upper edge. 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."