RAOUL DUFY | Femme à la draperie, Etude pour la Fée Electricité

Sale: Christie's, Paris, Pierre Berès à livre ouvert, December 12-13, 2012, lot 419
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount along the upper edge with tape. The upper and lower edges are slightly deckled. There are two tears (approx. 1 cm long) to the centre of the upper and right edges. There is a minor dent towards the centre of the upper edge. The sheet is slightly light stained with some scattered dots of foxing. 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."

Fanny Guillon-Laffaille has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work which will be included in her forthcoming supplement to the catalogue raisonné of Watercolors, Gouaches and Pastels currently in preparation.