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Jacques Villon
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacques Villon
- Portrait de Jeune Fille (Ginestet/Pouillon E 282)
- drypoint
- 545 by 407 mm 21 1/2 by 16 in
- sheet 602 by 453 mm 23 3/4 by 17 7/8 in
Drypoint, 1913, signed in pencil and numbered 14/26, a collector's stamp 'RH' verso (not in Lugt), on BFK Rives laid paper with the Eug. Delâtre watermark (cut through), framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, apart from rolling creases throughout (primarily visible verso except a horizontal crease extending across the lower portion of the image at figure's hip recto), and a surface scratch approx. 3 inches in image at lower center, the side margins unevenly trimmed. The margins with a thin strip of pale discoloration visible alongside the left plate edge, and occasional minor surface soiling at top.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.