JEAN DUFY | Nature morte aux fruits

Estate of Eugène M. Lang, U.S.A.
Sale: Doyle, New York, 13th March 2018, lot 65
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down and attached to the mount with tape along all four edges on its verso. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners. There are a few spots of foxing, most notably to the background in the upper right quadrant. There is some discoloration to the upper right quadrant and to the center of the lower edge as well as a small stain to the lower right corner. The colours are fresh and 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."

This work will be included in the forthcoming third volume of the catalogue raisonné being prepared by Jacques Bailly.