Dufy a.o., RaoulTwo pencil sketches in the painter's own hand with notes and studio stamp "RD". n.d., n.d. Approx. 8.5 x 8 and 16 x 9 cm. Dufy et al, Raoul Two pencil sketches in the painter's own hand with notes and studio stamp "RD". n.d., n.d. Approx. 8.5 x 8 and 16 x 9 cm. Probably sketches for later works to be realized in paint. - Depicting the silhouette of a man in a hat with notes on the color implementation ("Sur un fond tout bleu ce personnage veste rouge vieux vermillon, chemise violette, pantalon blanc, cravate rose") as well as geometric and abstract figures with color designations. - Slightly browned due to paper.

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