Lot 101
  • 101

Raoul Dufy

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Raoul Dufy
  • Deauville, les yachts au mouillage
  • Signed Raoul Dufy and dated 1926 (lower right)
  • Watercolor on paper
  • 19 7/8 by 26 1/8 in.
  • 50.5 by 66.5

Provenance

Dr. Roudinesco, Paris
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Acquired from the above circa 1980s

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Bernheim Jeune-Dauberville, Chefs-d'oeuvre, Raoul Dufy, 1959, no. 96
Paris, Artcurial, Au temps du 'Boeuf sur le toit' 1918-1928, 1981
Paris, Galerie Louis CarrĂ©, n.d., no. 21 

Literature

Fanny Guillon-Lafaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, vol. II, Paris, 1982, no. 1173, illustrated p. 42, illustrated in color p. XV

Condition

The piece is adhered at all edges to an acidic mounting board, which can be easily removed. There is some surface dirt, particularly at the edges. There are vertical stains along the top, center and bottom of the right edge. There appear to be no losses, tears or abrasions. The above condition report has been provided by Alan Firkser of Paper Conservation Studio, Inc., an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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.