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Jean Dufy
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Dufy
- Clowns musiciens
- Signed Jean Dufy and dated 40 (lower center)
- Gouache and watercolor on paper
- 22 by 17 3/4 in.
- 55.9 by 45.1 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, France
International Art, Los Angeles
Acquired from the above
International Art, Los Angeles
Acquired from the above
Literature
Jacques Bailly, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de Jean Dufy, vol. II, Paris, 2010, no. J.1288, illustrated p. 279
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper. There is a 1 cm mat stain along the top, left and bottom edges. There is tape residue along the upper edge on the verso, and the verso shows signs of staining from a previous acidic matting. The sheet may be slightly light-struck overall but otherwise the work is in 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.
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.