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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Bouquets de Jacinthes, petites roses et papillons sur fond bleu marine
- Stamped with the artist's signature Raoul Dufy (lower left); stamped with the artist's signature Raoul Dufy, inscribed indistinctly and with small sketch of woman holding flowers from reverse (verso)
- Gouache on paper
- 18 1/2 by 15 1/4 in.
- 47 by 39 cm
- Executed circa 1930.
Condition
Overall good condition. Sheet is affixed to front mat with paper tape at all four edges. Reinforced approx. 1 in. (2.54 cm) horizontal tear at lower left edge, which corresponds with small patch of paper verso, another reinforced approx. 3/4 in (1.9 cm) horizontal tear at upper left edge, which corresponds with paper tape verso. Sketch of woman holding flowers from reverse, and indisinct writing verso. Stray marks verso.
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 was created for the house of Bianchini-Férier. It will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue raisonné des projets de tissus de Raoul Dufy being prepared by Fanny Guillon-Laffaille.