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Jacques Villon
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Jacques Villon
- Le Val de la Haye
- signed Jacques Villon and dated 59 (lower right); signed Jacques Villon, dated 59 and titled LE VAL DE LA HAYE (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 39.5 by 55.2 cm ; 15 1/2 by 21 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louis Carré et Cie, Paris
Mr & Mrs Leigh B. Block, Chicago (acquired from the above in 1963 and sold : Sotheby's, New York, 20th May 1981, lot 337)
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale and sold : Sotheby's, London 9th February 2005, lot 590)
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Mr & Mrs Leigh B. Block, Chicago (acquired from the above in 1963 and sold : Sotheby's, New York, 20th May 1981, lot 337)
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale and sold : Sotheby's, London 9th February 2005, lot 590)
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Exhibited
Washington D.C., National Galley of Art ; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art et Boston, Museum of Fine Art, 100 European Paintings from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Leigh B. Block, 1967, no. 60
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is some abrasion to the upper right edge and the lower right corner relating to a previous frame. There are two tiny pinholes in the canvas in the lower corners but no evidence of retouching; this work is in very good original condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."