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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Nature morte aux fruits, tasse et carafe
- Signed Raoul Dufy (lower right)
- Watercolor on paper
- 20 by 25 1/2 in.
- 50.8 by 64.8 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 16, 1979, lot 135
Private Collection, Palm Beach (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Palm Beach (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, vol. II, Paris, 1982, no. 1415, illustrated p. 130
Condition
Watercolor on paper. Surface in generally good condition. Some mat stain. Colors have slightly faded. Some scattered fox marks. VERSO: Some mat stain and scattered foxing.
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.