RAOUL DUFY (1877-1953) Les perroquets, five studies

PROPERTY OF A BRITISH COLLECTOR
RAOUL DUFY (1877-1953)
Les perroquets, five studies
extensively inscribed; further inscribed '53176' (on the reverse of each sheet)
gouache and pencil on paper
59.8 x 45.4cm (23 9/16 x 17 7/8in). (larger sheet)
15 x 13.6cm (5 7/8 x 5 3/8in). (smaller sheets)
Executed circa 1923
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Fanny Guillon-Laffaille.

Provenance
Bianchini-Férier Collection, Lyon, no. 53176 (acquired directly from the artist); their sale, Christie's, London, 25 July – 27 July 2001, lot 1783.
Private collection, UK (acquired at the above sale).
Private collection, UK (by descent from the above).

Exhibited
Honfleur, Les Greniers à sel, Raoul Dufy, La passion des tissus, 10 April – 25 May 1993.