05-21-201005-22-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2507Boston
May 21, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Jean Dufy (French, 1888-1964) Les Cavaliers

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$4,444$3,750
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2507Location: BostonDate / Time: May 21, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Jean Dufy (French, 1888-1964)

Les Cavaliers, 1945
Bears signature "Jean Dufy" in pencil l.l., identified on a label from Carel Gallery
, Miami Beach, Florida, on the backing.
Gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paper, sheet size 10 7/8 x 15 5/8 in. (27.6 x 39.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Laid down to Masonite, toning, graphite marks in the margins, water stain to the u.r. quadrant.

Provenance: Private Massachusetts collection.

N.B. We wish to thank Jacques Bailly for kindly confirming the authenticity of the lot, and a photo-certificate (No. 4129) accompanies the lot.

Estimate $6,000-8,000

Toning and acid burn recto, pencil marks in the margins, stain to the u.r. quadrant measuring approx. 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in., graphite line in l.l. quadrant approx. 7 in. length.

Keywords

Jean Dufy, Carel Gallery, Miami Beach, Massachusetts, Jacques Bailly