Sale 5846
London, South Kensington
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29 April 2009
Price realised
GBP 16,250
Estimate
Marcel Dyf (1899-1985) Verger en Ile de France signed 'Dyf' (lower right) oil on canvas 23½ x 28½in. (60.1 x 72.3cm.) Painted circa 1960
Provenance
E. Stacy-Marks Ltd., Eastbourne Frost and Reed Gallery, London, no.33578
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The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Mrs. Claudine Dyf and is registered under no.3659.
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