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Jacques Villon
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacques Villon
- CHEVAL DE COURSE
- signed Jacques Villon and dated 54 (lower right); signed Jacques Villon, titled and dated 54 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 21 by 45.5cm., 8 1/4 by 17 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louis Carré, Paris
Knoedler & Co, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner on 25th October 1968
Knoedler & Co, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner on 25th October 1968
Exhibited
Brussels, Galerie Europe, 50 ans de peinture moderne, 1956, no. 46
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is a tiny pinhole to the centre of the extreme lower edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good original condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."