Lot 206
  • 206

RAOUL DUFY | Canotage sur la Marne

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Raoul Dufy
  • Canotage sur la Marne
  • stamped with the signature Raoul Dufy (lower right)
  • oil on panel
  • 15,4 x 30,2 cm; 6 1/8 x 11 7/8 in.
  • Painted circa 1938-40.

Provenance

Private collection, France

Condition

The panel is sound and unevenly cut. There is a pinhole towards the centre of the left edge. Examination under UV light reveals a tiny dot of retouching at the upper right tip. There are some gold remnants, related to mounting, and frame rubbing along the extreme edges with associated minor paint losses (all not visible when framed). This work is 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. 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."

Catalogue Note

Fanny Guillon-Laffaille has kindly confirmed that this work will be included in the second supplement of the Catalogue raisonné de l'Œuvre peint de Raoul Dufy currently in preparation.