JEAN DUFY | Le Bassin de la manche au Havre

Galerie Atelier Matignon, Paris
Wally Findlay Galleries, New York & Palm Beach
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York (and sold: Doyle, New York, May 8, 2013, lot 55)
Private Collection, Europe (acquired at the above sale and sold: Matsart, Jerusalem, July 2, 2013, lot 323)
Wally Findlay Galleries, New York & Palm Beach
Acquired from the above

The canvas is lined. The pigments are bright and colorful. There is frame abrasion to all four edges. Craquelure is present throughout the canvas, most notably to the center of the sky and lower half of the canvas. There is extremely light, scattered staining. Under UV light: There are light strokes of inpainting to all four edges with more extensive inpainting throughout the upper left and upper right portions of the sky. This work is in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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