Lot 115
  • 115

RAOUL DUFY | Bouquet d'anémones

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Raoul Dufy
  • Bouquet d'anémones
  • signed Raoul Dufy (lower centre)
  • watercolour on paper
  • 50 by 63.5cm., 19 5/8 by 25in.
  • Executed in 1946.

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, London, 28th June 1994, lot 273
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on thick cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount at all four corners of the verso. The sheet is lightly time stained and there is a light mount stain to the edges which is not visible when framed. There are a few scattered spots of foxing to the background. Otherwise this work is in overall very 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."

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Fanny Guillon-Laffaille.