Lot 233
  • 233

Raoul Dufy

Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description

  • Raoul Dufy
  • LA COURSE Ă€ GOODWOOD
  • signed Raoul Dufy (lower right)
  • watercolour on paper
  • 50 by 65cm., 19 3/4 by 25 3/8 in.

Provenance

Sale: Sothebys, New York, 14th November 1990, lot 195

Literature

Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, vol. I, Paris, 1981, no. 1045, illustrated p. 380

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. There is a 5cm. crease to the left of the bottom edge and a flattened crease to the left cloud in the sky. Apart from some light overmount staining to all four edges, and some light fading of the pigment, mainly to the sky, this work is in good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate
"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."