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JEAN DUFY (French 1888-1964) Clown de Cirque Acte (Circus Clown Act) Watercolor and gouache Signed
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JEAN DUFY (French 1888-1964)
Clown de Cirque Acte (Circus Clown Act)
Watercolor and gouache
Signed lower right
18.1 inches x 23.6 inches (46 x 60 cm)
One of nine children, Jean Dufy was born in 1888 in Le Harve, the great seaport on the northwest coast of France, into a family of artists and was the brother of the noted painter Raoul Dufy. He only gradually discovered his passion for painting, whilst attending exhibitions of works by the French avant-garde artists in his hometown of Le Havre. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, where he met Derain, Braque, Picasso and Apollinaire. Two years later his first watercolors were exhibited, with which Dufy enjoyed great success. Numerous exhibitions followed including at the Salon d'Automne and even in New York. His preferred subject matter included flowers, animals and circus scenes (such as the offered lot) in compositions featuring an incredible array of colors. In addition, Dufy worked as a porcelain painter in the workshops of Théodore Haviland in Limoges for over 30 years. In 1925, he was awarded a gold medal for service at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs. On the occasion of the Exposition Internationale in 1937, he collaborated with his brother Raoul on a fresco for the Pavillon de l'Electricité. In the 1950s and 60s, Dufy traveled extensively through Europe and North Africa, where he found new motifs for his works. Again and again, he also portrayed the city of Paris, its city gates, streets, squares, coaches as well as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and his beloved circus. He was versatile in a variety of mediums including oil, gouache, watercolor and ink, porcelain and textiles. He played the classical guitar and was an amateur of jazz, which may account for his paintings exhibiting a more fluid rhythm revealed in the deep blues, animated reds and greens, and yellows that tend to accentuate light. Towards the end of his career, Jean retired to his farm in the Loire River valley where he remained up until his death, continuing to paint the fresh, simple subjects which were the love of his life. Dufy’s works are held in numerous museums worldwide, including the Musée National d'Art Moderne and Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Albertina in Vienna, the Art Institute of Chicago and the MoMA in New York.
Clown de Cirque Acte (Circus Clown Act)
Watercolor and gouache
Signed lower right
18.1 inches x 23.6 inches (46 x 60 cm)
One of nine children, Jean Dufy was born in 1888 in Le Harve, the great seaport on the northwest coast of France, into a family of artists and was the brother of the noted painter Raoul Dufy. He only gradually discovered his passion for painting, whilst attending exhibitions of works by the French avant-garde artists in his hometown of Le Havre. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, where he met Derain, Braque, Picasso and Apollinaire. Two years later his first watercolors were exhibited, with which Dufy enjoyed great success. Numerous exhibitions followed including at the Salon d'Automne and even in New York. His preferred subject matter included flowers, animals and circus scenes (such as the offered lot) in compositions featuring an incredible array of colors. In addition, Dufy worked as a porcelain painter in the workshops of Théodore Haviland in Limoges for over 30 years. In 1925, he was awarded a gold medal for service at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs. On the occasion of the Exposition Internationale in 1937, he collaborated with his brother Raoul on a fresco for the Pavillon de l'Electricité. In the 1950s and 60s, Dufy traveled extensively through Europe and North Africa, where he found new motifs for his works. Again and again, he also portrayed the city of Paris, its city gates, streets, squares, coaches as well as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and his beloved circus. He was versatile in a variety of mediums including oil, gouache, watercolor and ink, porcelain and textiles. He played the classical guitar and was an amateur of jazz, which may account for his paintings exhibiting a more fluid rhythm revealed in the deep blues, animated reds and greens, and yellows that tend to accentuate light. Towards the end of his career, Jean retired to his farm in the Loire River valley where he remained up until his death, continuing to paint the fresh, simple subjects which were the love of his life. Dufy’s works are held in numerous museums worldwide, including the Musée National d'Art Moderne and Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Albertina in Vienna, the Art Institute of Chicago and the MoMA in New York.
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JEAN DUFY (French 1888-1964)
Clown de Cirque Acte (Circus Clown Act)
Watercolor and gouache
Signed lower right
18.1 inches x 23.6 inches (46 x 60 cm)
One of nine children, Jean Dufy was born in 1888 in Le Harve, the great seaport on the northwest coast of France, into a family of artists and was the brother of the noted painter Raoul Dufy. He only gradually discovered his passion for painting, whilst attending exhibitions of works by the French avant-garde artists in his hometown of Le Havre. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, where he met Derain, Braque, Picasso and Apollinaire. Two years later his first watercolors were exhibited, with which Dufy enjoyed great success. Numerous exhibitions followed including at the Salon d'Automne and even in New York. His preferred subject matter included flowers, animals and circus scenes (such as the offered lot) in compositions featuring an incredible array of colors. In addition, Dufy worked as a porcelain painter in the workshops of Théodore Haviland in Limoges for over 30 years. In 1925, he was awarded a gold medal for service at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs. On the occasion of the Exposition Internationale in 1937, he collaborated with his brother Raoul on a fresco for the Pavillon de l'Electricité. In the 1950s and 60s, Dufy traveled extensively through Europe and North Africa, where he found new motifs for his works. Again and again, he also portrayed the city of Paris, its city gates, streets, squares, coaches as well as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and his beloved circus. He was versatile in a variety of mediums including oil, gouache, watercolor and ink, porcelain and textiles. He played the classical guitar and was an amateur of jazz, which may account for his paintings exhibiting a more fluid rhythm revealed in the deep blues, animated reds and greens, and yellows that tend to accentuate light. Towards the end of his career, Jean retired to his farm in the Loire River valley where he remained up until his death, continuing to paint the fresh, simple subjects which were the love of his life. Dufy’s works are held in numerous museums worldwide, including the Musée National d'Art Moderne and Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Albertina in Vienna, the Art Institute of Chicago and the MoMA in New York.
Clown de Cirque Acte (Circus Clown Act)
Watercolor and gouache
Signed lower right
18.1 inches x 23.6 inches (46 x 60 cm)
One of nine children, Jean Dufy was born in 1888 in Le Harve, the great seaport on the northwest coast of France, into a family of artists and was the brother of the noted painter Raoul Dufy. He only gradually discovered his passion for painting, whilst attending exhibitions of works by the French avant-garde artists in his hometown of Le Havre. After his military service, he moved to Paris in 1912, where he met Derain, Braque, Picasso and Apollinaire. Two years later his first watercolors were exhibited, with which Dufy enjoyed great success. Numerous exhibitions followed including at the Salon d'Automne and even in New York. His preferred subject matter included flowers, animals and circus scenes (such as the offered lot) in compositions featuring an incredible array of colors. In addition, Dufy worked as a porcelain painter in the workshops of Théodore Haviland in Limoges for over 30 years. In 1925, he was awarded a gold medal for service at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs. On the occasion of the Exposition Internationale in 1937, he collaborated with his brother Raoul on a fresco for the Pavillon de l'Electricité. In the 1950s and 60s, Dufy traveled extensively through Europe and North Africa, where he found new motifs for his works. Again and again, he also portrayed the city of Paris, its city gates, streets, squares, coaches as well as the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and his beloved circus. He was versatile in a variety of mediums including oil, gouache, watercolor and ink, porcelain and textiles. He played the classical guitar and was an amateur of jazz, which may account for his paintings exhibiting a more fluid rhythm revealed in the deep blues, animated reds and greens, and yellows that tend to accentuate light. Towards the end of his career, Jean retired to his farm in the Loire River valley where he remained up until his death, continuing to paint the fresh, simple subjects which were the love of his life. Dufy’s works are held in numerous museums worldwide, including the Musée National d'Art Moderne and Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Albertina in Vienna, the Art Institute of Chicago and the MoMA in New York.
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Featuring over 150 American, European and Old Master paintings, plus bronzes and works on paper. An exceptional offering of over 100 Russian icons, fine Imperial period Russian silver, porcelain, bronzes and paintings including works by Fabergé. Plus a fine offering of European works circa 1600-1800 including carved and polychrome sculpture, silver, bronze, ivory and Limoges enamels. Also hand painted porcelain plaques including KPM, exceptional Chinese and Asian decorative arts including over 200 pieces of carved ivory including tusks, Meiji okimonos, large figural groups and Shibayama. Also over 60 pieces of American and French art glass including cameo glass and Tiffany Favrile plus over 300 pieces of English Flow Blue Staffordshire as well as other European porcelain and ceramics. Also fine furnishings including mid-century modern designers, French period style gilt bronze and marquetry, gilt bronze candelabra, clocks, and garniture plus over 40 pieces of 19th century European silver and many fine carpets and rugs from a single owner lifetime collection. Also over 50 pieces of militaria and over 200 lots of coins including high grade American gold, and a complete set of Morgan Dollars, including high grade and rarities.
Dates:
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 ( Lots 1 - 511S )
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 ( Lots 512 - 1170 )
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