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Lot #446
Raoul Dufy

Rights to three artworks sold to the great French publisher

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Rights to three artworks sold to the great French publisher

DS in French, one page, 5 x 6.75, November 16, 1930. Document concerning the rights to three of his works. In part (translated): “Received of Mr. A. Vollard the sum of 6000 francs for three plates: ‘La Martiniquaise,’ ‘Deux tetes creoles,’ ‘Nu dans un jardin,’ sold with the right of publication.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 15 x 12.5. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Ambroise Vollard was an important French art dealer, collector, and publisher who sponsored the likes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, and Rouault early in their careers. A fabulous artistic association mentioning three of his works, of which ‘La Martiniquaise’ is the most well-known. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #443 - Ended December 10, 2014





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