PRÉFÈTE DUFFAUT (1923-2012) Tower of Babel

signed and dated ‘Préfète Duffaut 96’ (lower center) oil on canvas 75 x 50,5 cm Painted in 1996 Préfète Duffaut was one of the foremost masters of Haitian art and a leading figure of the Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince. Renowned for his visionary paintings, he developed a highly distinctive style characterized by fantastical landscapes, celestial skies, winding stairways, and radiant imaginary cities. Blending reality with imagination, his richly detailed compositions have established him as one of the most important figures of modern Haitian painting. His works are held in major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Figge Art Museum, and institutions in Haiti. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.