Lot 237
  • 237

Raoul Dufy

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Raoul Dufy
  • LA MOISSON
  • signed Raoul Dufy (lower left)
  • watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on board
  • 31 by 48.4cm., 12 1/8 by 19in.

Provenance

Prof. RenĂ© Kuss, Paris (sale: Christie's, Paris, Collection du Professor RenĂ© Kuss, 1st December 2006, lot 327)

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, laid down on board. The edges are uneven and there are minor nicks and tears to the edges due to the nature of the mounting. Apart from some discolouration to the edges caused by the overmount and some light surface dirt, this work is in overall good condition. Colours: The paper tone is warmer and the colours deeper in the original.
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