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Jacques Villon
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Villon
- Le Potin (G. & P. E96)
- Aquatint printed in colors
- plate: 445 by 625 mm 17 1/2 by 24 5/8 in
- sheet: 546 by 740 mm 21 1/2 by 29 in
Drypoint and aquatint printed in colors, 1904, a rich impression of the second state (of three), signed in pencil, a rare unrecorded proof before the reduction of the plate, on thick wove paper
Condition
With wide margins, the image is in good condition, scattered traces of pale fox marks and minute repaired circular areas throughout margin, a horizontal tear (approx 4cm) and a horizontal repaired tear (approx. 4.5cm), both at lower left sheet edge, a small tear (1cm) and a vertical repaired tear at upper right sheet edge (approx. 4cm), a vertical broken crease at lower left sheet edge verso.
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.