RAOUL DUFY | Le Marché aux poissons

The canvas is not lined. There is frame abrasion and some minor associated losses to all four corners. There is a light undulation to the canvas. There is some pigment shrinkage to the green pigments in the coat of the fish buyer in the foreground. There is a fine hairline craquelure, most notably in the blue pigments of the river. Under UV inspection, there are pindot sized strokes of inpainting along the top and right edges. There is a nailhead sized stroke of inpainting in the upper right corner. There are a few strokes of inpainting in the violet pigments near the edge of the water, which corresponds to a patch on the reverse of the canvas. The 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.