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Jacques Villon
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacques Villon
- Création
- signed Jacques Villon and dated 58 (lower right); signed Jacques Villon, titled and dated 58 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 81 by 100cm., 31 7/8 by 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louis Carré, Paris
Royal Ambassadors, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1964
Royal Ambassadors, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1964
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, École de Paris, 1958, no. 138, illustrated in the catalogue
Nice, Palais de la Méditerranée, Salon des Tuileries, 1959, no. 149, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Cent tableaux de Jacques Villon, 1961, no. 97, illustrated in the catalogue
São Paolo, Museu de Arte Moderna, VI Bienal de São Paolo, 1961, no. 32
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Jacques Villon, 1963, no. 73
Nice, Palais de la Méditerranée, Salon des Tuileries, 1959, no. 149, illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Cent tableaux de Jacques Villon, 1961, no. 97, illustrated in the catalogue
São Paolo, Museu de Arte Moderna, VI Bienal de São Paolo, 1961, no. 32
Zurich, Kunsthaus, Jacques Villon, 1963, no. 73
Literature
Edith Auerbach, 'Pariser Kunstbericht', in Die Weltkunst, Munich, 15th December 1958, illustrated p. 12
Alexander Liberman, The Artist in His Studio, New York, 1960, illustrated in a photograph of the artist's studio p. 94
Simone Frigerio, 'Jacques Villon', in Aujourd'hui, Art et Architecture, Paris, July 1961, illustrated p. 23
Alexander Liberman, The Artist in His Studio, New York, 1960, illustrated in a photograph of the artist's studio p. 94
Simone Frigerio, 'Jacques Villon', in Aujourd'hui, Art et Architecture, Paris, July 1961, illustrated p. 23
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. This work is in very good original condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate, though the colours richer and more varied in the original.
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"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."