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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- La Réception
- signed Raoul Dufy (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 50.2 by 65.3cm., 19 3/4 by 25 3/4 in. (visible)
Provenance
Louis Carré, Paris
JPL Fine Arts, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
JPL Fine Arts, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, JPL Fine Arts, Raoul Dufy 1877-1953, 1983, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des dessins, Paris, 1991, vol. I, no. 581, illustrated p. 237
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to all four edges to the overmount. The edges of the work are not accessible. The sheet is slightly time stained and there are a few faint spots of foxing in places. There is a small tear (approximately 4mm. visible) to the right part of the upper edge. There is a faint stain to the lower left corner, possibly studio. This work appears to be in fairly good overall 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."