$4,444
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. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-21
