Property from a British Private CollectionMarcel Dyf1899 - 1985Les gitans
signed Dyf (lower right)oil on canvas46 by 55cm., 18⅛ by 21⅝in. Framed: 58 by 67.5cm., 22⅞ by 26⅝in.Painted circa 1950.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Claudine Dyf.Condition reportThe canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals minor spots of retouching to the sky, including a vertical line of retouching towards the upper right edge. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners. There are fine lines of craquelure in places, some of which are slightly raised, with minor associated losses, most notably to the white pigment towards the back of the horse's body in the centre of the composition and along the centre of the right edge. There is paint shrinkage in places and some surface dirt to the composition. This work is in overall good condition.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenancePrivate Collection, United Kingdom (sold: Sotheby's, London, 20th March 1996, lot 309i)Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Property from a British Private CollectionMarcel Dyf1899 - 1985Les gitans
signed Dyf (lower right)oil on canvas46 by 55cm., 18⅛ by 21⅝in. Framed: 58 by 67.5cm., 22⅞ by 26⅝in.Painted circa 1950.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Claudine Dyf.Condition reportThe canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals minor spots of retouching to the sky, including a vertical line of retouching towards the upper right edge. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners. There are fine lines of craquelure in places, some of which are slightly raised, with minor associated losses, most notably to the white pigment towards the back of the horse's body in the centre of the composition and along the centre of the right edge. There is paint shrinkage in places and some surface dirt to the composition. This work is in overall good condition.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenancePrivate Collection, United Kingdom (sold: Sotheby's, London, 20th March 1996, lot 309i)Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
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