Préfète Duffaut Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Préfète Duffaut Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 26, 2025
Prefete Duffaut Colossal Queen 1954 Oil on Board
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Duffaut, Prefete (Haitian, 1923-2012), Colossal Queen [Reine Titante], 1954, oil on Masonite panel, signed, titled and dated lower right, numbered 127927 on the verso and frame, 30 x 14.5 inches, in the artist's original painted wood frame 37 x 21.5 x 2.5 inches. A rare and early work by Duffaut, featuring a mix of Voodoo and native motifs. He did a number of Queen paintings in the '50s, many of which included a spider web.
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Imaginary Harbor, 1967
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) Imaginary Harbor, dated 1967, oil on masonite, 24'' x 36''/ 61 x 91 cm. Unframed. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) La Ville Imaginaire, 1953
Est: $700 - $900
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923â2012) La Ville Imaginaire, dated 1953, oil on canvas, 24'' x 36''/ 61 x 91 cm. Framed: 25.5'' x 37.75'', 65 x 96 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Erzulie at Harbor, Dated 1953
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923â2012) Erzulie at Harbor, dated 1953, oil on canvas, 24'' x 36''/ 61 x 91 cm. Framed: 24.5'' x 36.5''/ 62 x 93 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Maitre Grand Bois, 1954
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923â2012) "Maitre Grand Bois", dated 1954, oil on masonite 37" x 26"/ 94 x 66 cm. Framed: 38 1/4 x 27 1/8 inches/ 77 x 69 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Papa MeRessa, Dated 1952
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) "Papa MeRessa", dated 1952, oil on board, 32.75'' x 22.5''/ 83 x 57 cm. Framed: 33.5'' x 23.5''/ 85 x 60 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Maitlze Casse Fouze, 1951
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) "Maitlze Casse Fouze," dated 1951, oil on masonite, 27'' x 20.75''/ 69 x 53 cm. Framed: 28'' x 21.5''/ 71 x 55 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Waterfall, Dated 1963
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) Waterfall, dated 1963, oil on board, 21'' x 27.5''/ 53 x 70 cm. Framed: 27.25'' x 34''/ 69 x 86 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Montagnier St. Jacque, 1957
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) "Montagnier St. Jacque", dated 1957, oil on board, 48'' x 24''/ 122 x 61 cm. Framed: 53'' x 30''/ 135 x 76 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Treasures of Erzulie, 1955
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012)"Treasures of Erzulie", dated 1955, oil on masonite, 29.5'' x 23.25''/ 75 x 59 cm. Framed: 34.5'' x 28.5''/ 88 x 72 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Jacmel Harbor, Dated 1960
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) Jacmel Harbor, dated 1960, oil on masonite, 19.75'' x 23.75''/ 50 x 60 cm. Framed: 27'' x 31''/ 69 x 79 cm. Provenance: Centre d'Art/Haiti; Ex. Cliff Robertson (Academy Award Winner, 1968 Best Actor Oscar); Private Collection. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Yellow House, Dated 1950
Est: $700 - $900
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) Yellow House, dated 1950, gouache on cardboard, 13'' x 15''/ 33 x 38 cm. Framed: 19.75'' x 21.75''/ 50 x 55 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti ) Imaginary City, Circa 1960's
Est: $500 - $700
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) Imaginary City, circa early 1960's, oil on masonite, 11'' x 14''/ 28 x 36 cm. Framed: 12.75'' x 15.75''/ 32 x 40 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 31, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Haiti) Dambala Altar Ceremony
Est: $700 - $900
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012) Dambala Altar Ceremony, dated 2000, oil on canvas, 24'' x 20''/ 61 x 51 cm. Framed: 29'' x 25''/ 74 x 64 cm. Known for imaginary city scenes and landscapes, Duffaut was initially a nautical artist. Throughout his career, he painted several significant series of spiritualist works.
Material Culture
Mar. 25, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian. 1923-2012) City Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Prefete Duffaut (1923-2012) is a major figure in Haitian painting. His favorite subject is an imaginary city that is based on his own experiences living in Haiti. The idea came to him from a vision. Oil on canvas. Frame is a wooden construction brushed with gold. Painting measures 31" x 23" Frame measures 35.5" x 27.5" CIRCA: 20th century ORIGIN: Haiti DIMENSIONS: See above CONDITION: Great Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Mar. 23, 2025
Prefete Duffaut (HAI), Island Paradise, N.D.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Oil on Masonite, 12 x 16 in, Framed, 17 x 21 in, Unique
PAAP Auctions
Mar. 11, 2025
Préfète Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012), Hillside Village, Oil on Masonite, Signed l.l. and verso, Unframed: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Est: $100 - $200
Préfète Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012), Hillside Village, Oil on Masonite, Signed l.l. and verso,
Weschler's
Feb. 20, 2025
Prefete Duffaut Haitian Oil on Masonite
Est: $400 - $600
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012). Oil on Masonite, mountain village scene. Signed lower left. 19 3/4" x 15 1/2" (with frame 25 1/4" x 21 1/8").
Willow Auction House
Dec. 12, 2024
Prefete Duffaut Haitian Oil on Masonite
Est: $800 - $1,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012). Oil on Masonite, mountain village scene. Signed lower left. 19 3/4" x 15 1/2" (with frame 25 1/4" x 21 1/8"). _x000d_
Willow Auction House
Nov. 18, 2024
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled
Est: $600 - $1,200
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled (landscape), oil painting on board, signed. Unframed. Size: 16'' x 20'', 41 x 51 cm (board). Provenance: Acquired from Nader Gallery, Port-au-Prince late 1960's.
Material Culture
Nov. 18, 2024
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled, 2003
Est: $500 - $1,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled, 2003, oil painting on canvas, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 40'' x 8'', 102 x 20 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Nov. 18, 2024
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled, 2001
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled, 2001, oil painting on canvas, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 40'' x 20'', 102 x 51 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Nov. 18, 2024
Prefet Duffaut (1923-2012) Landscape Painting
Est: $600 - $1,200
Prefet Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Landscape, Oil painting on masonite board, signed. Framed. Size: 20'' x 16'', 51 x 41 cm (board); 21'' x 17'', 53 x 43 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Sep. 28, 2024
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, #'Fantasy
Est: €450 - €800
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, #'Fantasy City#' titled on the reverse, imaginary city landscape, 1986, signed and dated, oil/canvas, frame 80x64 cm . German Description: Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, 'Phantasie Stadt' so verso betitelt, imaginäreStadtlandschaft, 1986, signiert und datiert, Öl/Lwd, Rahmen 80x64 cm
Henry's Auktionshaus
Sep. 28, 2024
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, large
Est: €450 - €800
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, large imaginary city landscape, 1986, signed and dated, oil/canvas, frame 80x64 cm . German Description: Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, große imaginäre Stadtlandschaft, 1986, signiert und datiert, Öl/Lwd, Rahmen 80x64 cm
Henry's Auktionshaus
Sep. 28, 2024
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, imaginary
Est: €400 - €800
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, imaginary city landscape, 1987, signed and dated, oil/canvas, frame 65x54 cm . German Description: Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, imaginäre Stadtlandschaft, 1987, signiert und datiert, Öl/Lwd, Rahmen 65x54 cm
Henry's Auktionshaus
Sep. 28, 2024
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, imaginary
Est: €350 - €600
Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, imaginary city landscape, 1982, signed and dated, oil/canvas, frame 52x43 cm . German Description: Prefete Duffaut, 1923-2012 Port-au-Prince, imaginäre Stadtlandschaft, 1982, signiert und datiert, Öl/Lwd, Rahmen 52x43 cm
Henry's Auktionshaus
Jun. 11, 2024
Attr. Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Seascape oil painting on canvas attributed to renowned Haitian artist Prefete Duffaut (1923-2012); Depicting a colorful city and figures around a body of water with sailboats. Signed right "81". Stamped verso "Galerie Olivier Port au Prince Haiti". CIRCA: 1981 ORIGIN: Haiti DIMENSIONS: H: 30.25" W: 40.12" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition.
Akiba Galleries
Apr. 27, 2024
Prefete Duffaut Imaginary City Oil on Canvas
Est: $900 - $1,500
Duffaut, Prefete (Haitian, 1923-2012), Untitled Imaginary City, c.1990, oil on canvas, signed lower center, 36 x 48 inches, framed 40 x 52.5 inches. Provenance: the collection of author and historian Marcus Rediker, Pittsburgh, PA.
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 02, 2024
Prefete Duffaut (1923 - 2012) Haiti
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Prefete Duffaut (1923 - 2012) Haiti Oil on canvas, signed lower right., measures 25 x 20 and 32 x 28 inches w/ frame.Préfète Duffaut is a major figure in Haitian painting. Born on 1 st January 1923 in Jacmel, he develops an imaginary city of style that earned him national and international recognition. During his youth he worked with his father on boat building sites. Shortly after the Art Center opened in 1944, DeWitt Peters, intrigued by his drawings, asked Rigaud Benoît to meet him in Jacmel. He was selected with the artists Castera Bazile, Philomé Obin, Rigaud Benoît and Wilson Bigaud, to paint the frescoes of the Episcopal Cathedral of Sainte-Trinité destroyed during the earthquake of January 12, 2010. Préfète Duffaut says that her vocation as a painter was inspired by a vision of the virgin. This one would have appeared to him at the top of a mountain, ordering him to paint his city. In the 1960s, Préfète Duffaut moved with her family to the Carrefour-Feuilles neighborhood in Port-au-Prince. He made the imaginary city his favorite subject and he also painted paintings of mystical inspiration. In more than 70 years of career, the artist has produced an immense work, exhibited in galleries and museums around the world including the Musée du College Saint-Pierre in Port-au-Prince, the Grand Palais in Paris, the Davenport Museum , the Waterloo Museum and the MoMa of New York.Préfète Duffaut died on October 6, 2012 at the age of 89.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 02, 2024
Prefete Duffaut (1923 - 2012) Haitian Art
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Prefete Duffaut (1923 - 2012) Oil on canvas, signed lower right., measures 25 x 20 and 32 x 28 inches w/ frame.Préfète Duffaut is a major figure in Haitian painting. Born on 1 st January 1923 in Jacmel, he develops an imaginary city of style that earned him national and international recognition. During his youth he worked with his father on boat building sites. Shortly after the Art Center opened in 1944, DeWitt Peters, intrigued by his drawings, asked Rigaud Benoît to meet him in Jacmel. He was selected with the artists Castera Bazile, Philomé Obin, Rigaud Benoît and Wilson Bigaud, to paint the frescoes of the Episcopal Cathedral of Sainte-Trinité destroyed during the earthquake of January 12, 2010. Préfète Duffaut says that her vocation as a painter was inspired by a vision of the virgin. This one would have appeared to him at the top of a mountain, ordering him to paint his city. In the 1960s, Préfète Duffaut moved with her family to the Carrefour-Feuilles neighborhood in Port-au-Prince. He made the imaginary city his favorite subject and he also painted paintings of mystical inspiration. In more than 70 years of career, the artist has produced an immense work, exhibited in galleries and museums around the world including the Musée du College Saint-Pierre in Port-au-Prince, the Grand Palais in Paris, the Davenport Museum , the Waterloo Museum and the MoMa of New York.Préfète Duffaut died on October 6, 2012 at the age of 89.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Feb. 26, 2024
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) IMAGINARY CITY
Est: $600 - $1,200
Imaginary City. Prefete Duffaut (Haitian/Jacmel,Haiti, 1923-2012). Original Haitian painting signed by the the Haitian Master, Prefete Duffaut. Depicts urban life in a fantastical city landscape. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: canvas: 24 inches x 16 inches. Condition: good original estate condition, no repairs noted. Provenance: private estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Dec. 19, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Oil on Panel Painting
Est: $200 - $2,000
DESCRIPTION: Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) oil on panel painting depicting a village scene in vibrant colorations. Signed (lower left) "Prefete Duffaut" mounted in frame. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Haiti DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 24: x L: 19.5" (Frame) H: 28.5" x L: 24" CONDITION: Great overall condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of ourspecialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the "Ask a Questionâ button or email us directly.
Akiba Galleries
Nov. 08, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Landscape
Est: $600 - $1,200
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Landscape, oil painting on board, signed. Carved Wood Frame. Size: 23.5'' x 19.5'', 60 x 50 cm (sight); 29.25'' x 25.25'', 74 x 64 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Sep. 18, 2023
Préfète Duffaut (1923-2012) La nouvelle ville, huile sur toile, signée et d
Est: CHF600 - CHF800
Préfète Duffaut (1923-2012) La nouvelle ville, huile sur toile, signée et datée 99, 87x60 cm
Geneve Encheres
Aug. 20, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haiti,1923-2012) oil painting
Est: $600 - $750
ARTIST: Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923 - 2012) TITLE: Haitian Landscape MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few small paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 22 inches / 66 x 55 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 125798 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Cyvadier, Sud-Est, near the seaport of Jacmel, where he lived and worked. The painter Pauleus Vital (1918-1984) was Duffaut's half-brother, the painter Jean Charles Duffaut (*1970) is his son. Duffaut's mother died when he was two years old.Duffaut was one of the painters, alongside important Haitian artists such as Gesner Abelard and Rigaud Benoit, at the Centre d'Art in the Haitian capital. In the early 1950s Duffaut was one of several artists invited to paint murals in the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinite (largely destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake) in Port-au-Prince; his works there were titled "The Temptation of Christ" and "The Processional Road" (also referred to as the "Procession of the Crossing Guard").Duffaut paints in the vernacular style and his oeuvre typically consists of fantastical "imaginary cities" (villes imaginaires), that often contain coastal elements with boats. The cityscapes are strongly influenced by the coastal city of Jacmel. Another recurrent theme, especially in earlier works, is imagery associated with Vodou. Duffaut's work has been exhibited and collected widely outside of Haiti. His body of paintings continues to be a strong influence on contemporary Haitian artists such as Prince Luc (Luckner Candio).
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 27, 2023
Prefete Duffaut Haitian, 1923-2012 Ville Jerusalem
Est: $500 - $700
Prefete Duffaut Haitian, 1923-2012 Ville Jerusalem Signed P. Duffaut and inscribed as titled (ll); remnants of an inscription to the reverse Oil on masonite 23 1/2 x 35 inches (59.7 x 88.9 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 20, 2023
Prefete Duffaut, Haitian (1923-2012), coastal cityscape, acrylic? on canvas, 16 1/2"H x 21"W
Est: $200 - $400
Prefete Duffaut Haitian, (1923-2012) coastal cityscape acrylic? on canvas Signed lower middle. Biography from the Archives of askART: Known for painting, active in Haiti, Vernacular Movement. Born in Cyvadier near Jacmel (Sud-Est Department), where he lives and works. The painter Pauleus Vital (1918-1984) was Duffaut's half-brother, the painter Jean Charles Duffaut (1970) is his son. Duffaut's mother died when he was two years old. Duffaut was one of the painters, alongside important Haitian artists such as Gesner Abelard and Rigaud Benoit, at the Centre d'Art in the Haitian capital. In the early 1950s Duffaut was one of several artists invited to paint murals in the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité (largely destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake) in Port-au-Prince; his works there were titled The Temptation of Christ and The Processional Road (also referred to as the Procession of the Cross). Duffaut paints in the vernacular style and his oeuvre typically consists of fantastical "imaginary cities" (villes imaginaires), that often contain coastal elements with boats. The cityscapes are strongly influenced by the coastal city of Jacmel. Another recurrent theme, especially in earlier works, is imagery associated with Vodou. Duffaut's work has been exhibited and collected widely outside of Haiti. His body of paintings continues to be a strong influence on contemporary Haitian artists such as Prince Luc (Luckner Candio)." Sources: Wikipedia.org Information provided by Mark C. Grove, ASA
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 13, 2023
PREFETE DUFFAUT, HAITIAN 1923-2012, VILLE IMAGINAIRE, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm.), Frame: 34 3/4 x 34 3/4 in. (88.3 x 88.3 cm.)
Est: $500 - $700
PREFETE DUFFAUT HAITIAN, 1923-2012 VILLE IMAGINAIRE Acrylic on canvas Lower center signed and dated: Prefete Dufaut 2004
Potomack Company
Jun. 10, 2023
Prefete Duffaut Oil on Canvas Imaginary City
Est: $800 - $1,200
Duffaut, Prefete (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012), Ville Imaginaire, oil on canvas, mid/late 20th century, signed at lower left. In white frame 37 x 25 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 10, 2023
Prefete Duffaut Oil on Canvas Imaginary City 1978
Est: $600 - $800
Duffaut, Prefete (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012), Ville Imaginaire, acrylic on canvas, 1978, signed and dated at center right. In white frame 25 x 21 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 10, 2023
Prefete Duffaut Acrylic on Canvas Board 1977
Est: $200 - $400
Duffaut, Prefete (Haitian/Jacmel, 1923-2012), Ville Imaginaire, acrylic on canvas board, 1977, signed and dated near lower center. In white frame 11.25 x 9.25 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 07, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012)
Est: $500 - $800
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012) Untitled, 1998, acrylic on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 23.5'' x 15.5'', 60 x 39 cm (sight); 25.75'' x 17.75'', 65 x 45 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jun. 07, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012)
Est: $400 - $800
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian 1923-2012) Untitled, 1996, acrylic on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 19.25'' x 23.25'', 49 x 59 cm (sight); 22'' x 26'', 56 x 66 cm (frame)
Material Culture
Jun. 07, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012)
Est: $400 - $800
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Untitled, 2016, acrylic on panel, signed. Framed. Size: 16'' x 24'', 41 x 61 cm (board); 17'' x 24.75'', 43 x 63 cm (frame).
Material Culture
May. 11, 2023
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Ville Imaginaire Oil on Masonite 23-3/4 x 2
Est: $700 - $900
Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) Ville Imaginaire Oil on Masonite 23-3/4 x 20 inches (60.3 x 50.8 cm) Signed center left: Prefete Duffaut Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 29, 2023
Prefete Duffaut, Haitian (1923-2012), coastal cityscape 1976, acrylic on canvas, 24 1/8"H x 16"W, 25"H x 17"W (frame)
Est: $400 - $600
Prefete Duffaut Haitian, (1923-2012) coastal cityscape 1976 acrylic on canvas Signed and dated lower right. Canvas is loose inside frame. Biography from the Archives of askART: Known for painting, active in Haiti, Vernacular Movement. Born in Cyvadier near Jacmel (Sud-Est Department), where he lives and works. The painter Pauleus Vital (1918-1984) was Duffaut's half-brother, the painter Jean Charles Duffaut (1970) is his son. Duffaut's mother died when he was two years old. Duffaut was one of the painters, alongside important Haitian artists such as Gesner Abelard and Rigaud Benoit, at the Centre d'Art in the Haitian capital. In the early 1950s Duffaut was one of several artists invited to paint murals in the interior of the Cathedral of Sainte Trinité (largely destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake) in Port-au-Prince; his works there were titled The Temptation of Christ and The Processional Road (also referred to as the Procession of the Cross). Duffaut paints in the vernacular style and his oeuvre typically consists of fantastical "imaginary cities" (villes imaginaires), that often contain coastal elements with boats. The cityscapes are strongly influenced by the coastal city of Jacmel. Another recurrent theme, especially in earlier works, is imagery associated with Vodou. Duffaut's work has been exhibited and collected widely outside of Haiti. His body of paintings continues to be a strong influence on contemporary Haitian artists such as Prince Luc (Luckner Candio)." Sources: Wikipedia.org Information provided by Mark C. Grove, ASA
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 26, 2023
Prefete Duffaut Haitian Oil Painting COA
Est: $400 - $600
Prefete Duffaut, Haiti (1923-2012). Oil on canvas painting mounted in wood frame, signed and dated lower left '80. Features a fantasy coastal town with figures and a coloful landscape. COA from Galerie Monnin. Measures framed 39.75"H x 28"W; unframed 36.25"H x 24"W. Condition report: good condition, some tiny nicks to frame, please see photos. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers for assistance.
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