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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Elégantes sur la plage
- Signed Raoul Dufy (lower center)
- Gouache and watercolor over traces of pencil with color notes on paper
- 9 1/2 by 17 3/8 in.
- 24 by 44 cm.
Provenance
Paul Poiret, Paris
Perls Galleries, New York
Sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, April 6, 1954, lot 5
Sale: Motte, Geneva, June 18-19, 1965, lot 5
Sale: Trianon Palace, Versailles, March 13, 1966, lot 54
Sale: Motte, Geneva, November 26, 1966, lot 229
William Findlay Gallery, Boca Raton
Perls Galleries, New York
Sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, April 6, 1954, lot 5
Sale: Motte, Geneva, June 18-19, 1965, lot 5
Sale: Trianon Palace, Versailles, March 13, 1966, lot 54
Sale: Motte, Geneva, November 26, 1966, lot 229
William Findlay Gallery, Boca Raton
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, vol. II, Paris, 1982, no. 1090, illustrated p. 14
Condition
The goauche is fresh and bright. The pale mauve bottom third background is probably watercolor that has faded. There is a minute loss to the small rock left edge and flaking in the red dress to the far right. Center top edge there is a thin piece of masking tape begining to discolor in the margin. Not archivaly framed.
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.