Jean Dufy (French, 1888-1964) Paris, Le Pont-Neuf

Description:

Jean Dufy (French, 1888-1964)

Paris, Le Pont-Neuf
Signed "Jean Dufy" l.r.
Oil on panel, 5 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (13.2 x 34.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Horizontal craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: Private Philadelphia collection, by descent to the current owner.

N.B. The lot is accompanied by a photo certificate from Jacques Bailly, numbered 4490. The painting will be included in the Jean Dufy Catalogue Raisonné now in preparation.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Minute paint loss to l.r. edge to left of the signature.; two small hairs or similar, perhaps from a brush, in the varnish in the l.r. quadrant; fine, stable craquelure; surface grime , including some white droplets, and minor discolored varnish.


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