Lot 164
  • 164

JEAN DUFY | Les Trapézistes

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jean Dufy
  • Les Trapézistes
  • signed Jean Dufy (towards lower right)
  • watercolour and gouache on paper laid down on canvas
  • 61 by 47cm., 24 by 18 1/2 in.

Provenance

Galerie Juarez, Los Angeles
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th June 2017, lot 18
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper and laid down on canvas. The sheet is time-stained and there are fly spots along the lower edge and one in the upper left quadrant. There is some minor evidence of discolouration towards the centre of the right edge, possibly studio. 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."

Catalogue Note

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