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Raoul Dufy 1877-1953
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Les Oliviers
- signed Raoul Dufy (lower right)
- watercolor on board
- Board: 17 3/4 by 22 in.
- 45.2 by 56 cm.
Provenance
(Sale: Parke Bernet, New York, March 23, 1961, lot 48)
(Sale: Parke Bernet, New York, October 19, 1973, lot 39, as Les Quatre Arbres, illustrated)
(Sale: Parke Bernet, New York, October 19, 1973, lot 39, as Les Quatre Arbres, illustrated)
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Lafaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue Raisonné des Aquarelles, Gouaches et Pastels, vol I, Paris, 1981, no. 124, p. 45, illustrated
Condition
minor toning, matstaining to edges, signature slightly smudged, a few scattered tiny brown spots, possible slight muting to colors, board mounted to mat with masking tape on reverse
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.