Lot 322
  • 322

Raoul Dufy

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Raoul Dufy
  • PAYSAGE AUX OLIVIERS
  • signé Raoul Dufy (en bas à droite)
  • aquarelle sur papier
  • 50 x 65 cm; 19 5/8 x 25 1/2 in.

Provenance

Vente : Palais Galliera, Paris, 29 novembre 1962, lot 42

Literature

Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, vol. 1, Paris, 1981, no. 126, illustré p. 46

Condition

Executed on beige wove paper. The sheet is taped to the overmount at 8 points along the edges. Other than a 1x1cm. watermark to the left part of the upper edge, a 2.5 cm horizontal tear to the lower right corner, two 4cm. line of retouching running horizontally from the middle part of the left edge, some spots of foxing towards the centre of the composition and some time-staining, this work is in stable 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

signed 'Raoul Dufy' (lower right), watercolour on paper.