Raoul Dufy (French, 1877-1953), "Deux Ponts sur l'East River, New York" [Two Bridges Over the East River, New York], Gouache and Watercolor on Wove Paper, circa 1950, signed lower right, Sotheby's and UBS labels to reverse, white painted wood frame. Image: 19.75" H x 25.75" W; frame: 31.5" H x 37" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: Louis Carre Gallery, New York. Acquired by present owner by 1969. Sotheby's, London, 28 June 2008, Lot 206. From a New York City Collection. Exhibitions: New York, Louis Carre Gallery; Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute & Chicago, The Art Club, Raoul Dufy Exhibition of Work in the USA, 1951, No. 6. London, The Tate Gallery, Raoul Dufy, 1954, No. 85. Basel, Kunsthalle, Raoul Dufy, 1954, No. 125. Knokke-le-Zoute, Casino Communal, Hommage a Raoul Dufy, 1954, No. 70, illustrated in the catalogue. Eindhoven, Stedelijk van-Abbe Museum, Raoul Dufy, 1955, No. 13. Vichy, Salle Majestic, Deuxieme Festival de peinture et sculpture de Vichy, Hommage a Raoul Dufy, 1957, No. 25. London, Wildenstein Gallery, Raoul Dufy, 1961, No. 43. New York, Wildenstein Gallery, Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings by Raoul Dufy, 1877-1953, 1962, No. 55. Literature: Combat, January 1951. Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy: Catalogue Raisonne des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, Paris, 1981, Vol. I, No. 774, illustrated p. 283. Keywords: Paintings, Works on Paper, Watercolour, The Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan, Landscape scene, Cityscape, Ships, Boating, Coastal, Port, Architectural, Bird's eye view, Post-Impressionist, Impressionism, Fauvist, Modern Art, Modernism, Polychrome, 20th Century Art

Laid down on thin tracing paper, attached to the mount. Uneven edges with minor nicks and tears. Prior repairs to five tears in the sky in the upper right quadrant. The largest tear approximately 5cm in length. Light handling marks. This condition report is provided as a courtesy to assist potential bidders and is a matter of opinion, not a statement of fact, and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the condition of the lot. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Our assessment is based on visual inspection. Unless specifically noted, items have not been examined under UV light. Similarly, timepiece movements, lighting, and electrical components have not been tested. Artworks are typically not examined out of their frames unless otherwise stated. While we strive to provide accurate information, Auctions at Showplace is not a professional conservator or restorer. Therefore, this report should not be interpreted as a comprehensive description of the lot's condition. The provided images form part of this condition report and should be carefully reviewed. All sales are final. Please call us at 212-633-6063 X 808 or email us at auctions@nyshowplace.com to make an appointment for in-person inspection.