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Marcel Dyf 1899-1985
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Marcel Dyf
- Picnic de Deux Soeurs
- signed Dyf (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 23 1/2 by 28 3/4 in.
- 60.5 by 73 cm.
- painted circa 1966
Provenance
Frost and Reed, Ltd., London, acquired from the studio of the artist, circa 1966
(Sale: Frank H. Boos Gallery, Troy, Michigan, October 8,9, 1992, lot 515, illustrated in color and on the cover)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
(Sale: Frank H. Boos Gallery, Troy, Michigan, October 8,9, 1992, lot 515, illustrated in color and on the cover)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
generally good condition, canvas unlined, a few areas of pigment separation, particularly to hair of girl on left and by knee of other girl
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.
Catalogue Note
This work depicts the artist's wife Claudine and her sister Jacqueline (wearing the hat). This work is recorded in the Dyf archives as #1339, according to Madame Claudine Dyf, who has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.