- 445
Jean Dufy
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Dufy
- Bouquet champêtre
- signed Jean Dufy (lower right)
- gouache and watercolour on paper
- 61 by 46cm., 24 by 18 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owners by the 1980s
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down and attached to the overmount along all four edges. The sheet is slightly undulating at the upper corners. There is some surface dirt along the right edge, possibly from previous framing. There are some fine lines of craquelure and pigment lifting to the two flowers at the centre of the left edge and some further fine lines of craquelure in places to the thicker pigments with a few small associated paint losses. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."