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Lot 122
  • 122

Jacques Villon

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jacques Villon
  • DÉLIVRANCE or COMME IL VOUS PLAIRA
  • signed Jacques Villon and dated 57 (lower right); signed Jacques Villon, titled and dated 1957 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 54 by 46cm., 21 1/4 by 18 1/8 in.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, London, 3rd July 1973, lot 111
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined and there appear to be no signs of retouching visible under UV light. There is an extremely fine diagonal scratch to the black area in the lower right quadrant. 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."