Nov 15, 2017 11:00 EST
Impressionist & Modern Art
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Jean Dufy
Jean Dufy
French, 1888-1964
Les Trois Fratellini au Cirque Medrano, 1927
Signed Jean Dufy and dated 27 (lr); inscribed as titled on the reverse
Oil on canvas
23 5/8 x 28 3/4 inches (60 x 73 cm)
Literature:
Jacques Bailly, Jean Dufy: Catalogue Raisonne de l'Oeuvre, 1888-1964, Paris, 2002, no. B. 497, p. 268, illus. (as Trio de Clowns Musiciens)
The painting is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity from Madame Germaine Dufy, dated June 25, 1970.
Sold for $68,750
Estimated at $30,000 - $50,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Jean Dufy
French, 1888-1964
Les Trois Fratellini au Cirque Medrano, 1927
Signed Jean Dufy and dated 27 (lr); inscribed as titled on the reverse
Oil on canvas
23 5/8 x 28 3/4 inches (60 x 73 cm)
Literature:
Jacques Bailly, Jean Dufy: Catalogue Raisonne de l'Oeuvre, 1888-1964, Paris, 2002, no. B. 497, p. 268, illus. (as Trio de Clowns Musiciens)
The painting is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity from Madame Germaine Dufy, dated June 25, 1970.
No apparent restoration. Frame rubbing. Could use a light cleaning. Few pencil marks scattered, appears to have been made by the artist. Canvas slightly buckled on the stretcher.Inscribed "Salathe" on a piece of paper-tape on the stretcher.
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Auction: Impressionist & Modern Art, Nov 15, 2017
