JEAN DUFY (1888-1964) Environs de Preuilly-sur-Claise (Executed circa 1940)
JEAN DUFY (1888-1964)
Environs de Preuilly-sur-Claise
signed 'Jean Dufy' (lower right)
gouache and watercolour on paper
60.5 x 46.6cm (23 13/16 x 18 3/8in).
Executed circa 1940
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Provenance
Private collection, Caen (acquired directly from the artist).
Private collection, France (by descent from the above); their sale, Art Valorem, Paris, 16 June 2025, lot 62.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Literature
J. Bailly, Jean Dufy, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre, Vol. II, Paris, 2010, no. J.867 (illustrated p. 147).
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Condition
The sheet is hinged at two points along the upper edge (verso).Minor mount staining to the outer edges, with a tiny incision (approx. 3mm) to the right lower edge. A few miniscule spots of craquelure to the red strokes on the rightmost house, visible upon very close inspection. One or two small discreet superficial scuffs. Several minor spots of surface dirt.In our opinion, the work is in overall excellent condition.
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JEAN DUFY (1888-1964)
Environs de Preuilly-sur-Claise
signed 'Jean Dufy' (lower right)
gouache and watercolour on paper
60.5 x 46.6cm (23 13/16 x 18 3/8in).
Executed circa 1940
Footnotes:
Provenance
Private collection, Caen (acquired directly from the artist).
Private collection, France (by descent from the above); their sale, Art Valorem, Paris, 16 June 2025, lot 62.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Literature
J. Bailly, Jean Dufy, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre, Vol. II, Paris, 2010, no. J.867 (illustrated p. 147).
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR
* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
The sheet is hinged at two points along the upper edge (verso).Minor mount staining to the outer edges, with a tiny incision (approx. 3mm) to the right lower edge. A few miniscule spots of craquelure to the red strokes on the rightmost house, visible upon very close inspection. One or two small discreet superficial scuffs. Several minor spots of surface dirt.In our opinion, the work is in overall excellent condition.
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