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Raoul Dufy
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Epsom, la course
- signed Raoul Dufy (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 38.1 by 46.4cm., 15 by 18 1/4 in.
Provenance
Dr Alexandre Roudinesco, Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Albi, Musée Toulouse Lautrec, Raoul Dufy, 1955, no. 23, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Galerie Bernheim Jeune-Dauberville, Chefs-d'œuvre de Raoul Dufy, 1959, no. 27
Paris, Galerie Bernheim Jeune-Dauberville, Chefs-d'œuvre de Raoul Dufy, 1959, no. 27
Literature
Jean Cassou, Les Trésors de la Peinture Française, vol. XXlll: Raoul Dufy, Geneva, 1950
Maurice Raynal, Histoire de la Peinture moderne, vol. ll: Matisse, Munch, Rouault: fauvisme et expressionnisme, Geneva, 1958, illustrated in colour, p. 71
Maurice Lafaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Geneva, 1976, vol. III, no. 1304, illustrated p. 312
Maurice Raynal, Histoire de la Peinture moderne, vol. ll: Matisse, Munch, Rouault: fauvisme et expressionnisme, Geneva, 1958, illustrated in colour, p. 71
Maurice Lafaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Geneva, 1976, vol. III, no. 1304, illustrated p. 312
Condition
The canvas is not lined and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There is some minor frame rubbing to the right of the extreme upper edge and some light surface dirt. This work is in overall very good condition.
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"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."