Lot 40
  • 40

Jean Dufy

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean Dufy
  • Les moissonneurs
  • Signed Jean Dufy (in pencil, lower right)
  • Watercolor and gouache on paper mounted on paperboard
  • 18 3/4 by 23 7/8 in.
  • 47.6 by 60.6 cm

Provenance

Wally Findlay Galleries

Condition

Picture surface is in generally good condition. The paper not covered with gouache has darkened from being attached to an acidic mounting board. Minor foxing at the extreme lower left edge. Top edge shows some paper loss, a tear, some abrasions at the left and right sides and transparent staining near the center. Also some bubbling of media and a scuff at top center edge and a poorly repaired tear at the top edge at right. The sheet is somewhat unevenly trimmed. It has been mounted onto a piece of paperboard. There are three losses along the center top edge with accompanying nicks and tears. These have all been glued down to the paperboard. The sheet is toned but the colors are still reasonably bright. 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.
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.