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Cecil Rochfort D'Oyly-John (British, 1906-1993)
The Harbor at Cannes. Signed "Doyly-John" l.l., dedicated and dated ".../1-2-54" in an inscription by the artist on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 18 x 26 in., in a House of Heydenryk frame. Condition: Scattered paint losses, drying cracks, craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $300-500
The inscription on the back reads, "To Babs & Bill/To remind you also of 2 lovely/dinners in Cannes-/This, being your view of/Cannes harbour will also/remind you of the Casino/& its temptations./Doyly/1-2-54"
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Keywords
John, Cecil Rochfort, CannesCarly Babione
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