- 250
Raoul Dufy
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Dufy
- RÉGATES À PORTMOUTH
- signed Raoul Dufy and inscribed Souvenir de Portmouth et du Forban II (lower right)
- gouache on paper
- 50 by 65cm., 19 5/8 by 25 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Tokyo, Palais France, Raoul Dufy, 1974, no. 32, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, Paris, 1982, vol. II, no. 1121, illustrated p. 24
Condition
Executed on white wove paper, laid down on canvas. There are three artist's pinholes in the upper corners and a very minor loss in the upper right corner. Apart from a few very light flattened creases in the lower part of the composition, possibly due to the laying down process, and some light time staining, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is warmer in the original whilst the yellows are more prominent.
"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."