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Jean Dufy
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Dufy
- Venise, le palais des doges
- Signed Jean Dufy (lower right)
- Watercolor and gouache on Canson et Montgolfier paper laid down on paperboard
- 17 1/8 by 25 in.
- 43.4 by 63.5 cm (uneven edges)
Provenance
Sale: Parke Bernet, New York, February 16, 1967, lot 55 as Scène de Venise
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The medium is watercolor on paper laid down on paperboard. The paperboard is about 1/2 in. thick and apparently varnished on the top surface. The left edge measures 43.4 cm and the right edge is 43.1 cm. The work is in good overall condition. There is a .5 in. tear in the left edge 2 in. from the bottom; there is a .5 in. tear in the extreme upper left corner; there is a .5 in. repaired tear at the top edge, right of center. In the center, about an inch below the top edge there is a very faint horizontal scuff about 4 in. long. There is some extremely minor frame abrasion to the top edge, mostly at left, some mat stain, and the colors have faded somewhat from light exposure though they are still strong and appear fresh. 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.