- 26
Raoul Dufy
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Dufy
- Santa Maria della Salute, Venise
- Signed Raoul Dufy (lower right)
- Watercolor and gouache on wove Arches paper
- 19 3/4 by 25 3/4 in.
- 50 by 65.5 cm
- Executed in 1938.
Provenance
Galerie E. David et M. Garnier, Paris
Private collection (acquired from the above on February 24, 1968)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private collection (acquired from the above on February 24, 1968)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The work is watercolor and gouache on wove Arches paper, in good overall condition. The sheet is hinged to the mat at three points along the top edge, verso. There are traces of old paper tape along all four edges, verso. There is some minor surface dirt. There are a few paper faults along the extreme top edge, at right. There is faint to moderate mat and light staining throughout but predominantly at left. The colors are strong and fresh and the work presents very well.
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.
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.